Propel CS-Mckeesport School District

2412 Versailles Avenue
Mckeesport, PA 15132
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Propel CS-Mckeesport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Propel CS-Mckeesport School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,931 Schools
# Students
302 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Propel CS-Mckeesport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#507 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
38%
42%
55%
55-59%
57%
(2022-23)
36.3%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
79%
14%
% White
8%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,950 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,096
$23,730
Spending / Student
$18,950
$23,152

Best Propel CS-Mckeesport School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Propel Cs-mckeesport
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2412 Versailles Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Propel CS-Mckeesport School District?
Propel CS-Mckeesport School District manages 1 public schools serving 302 students.
What is the rank of Propel CS-Mckeesport School District?
Propel CS-Mckeesport School District is ranked #513 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Propel CS-Mckeesport School District?
79% of Propel CS-Mckeesport School District students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Propel CS-Mckeesport School District?
Propel CS-Mckeesport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Propel CS-Mckeesport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,950 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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