Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Propel Cs-homestead ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Propel Cs-homestead's student population of 476 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Propel Cs-homestead ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Propel Cs-homestead is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2576 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
7%
3%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Cs-homestead's ranking?
Propel Cs-homestead is ranked #2576 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Propel Cs-homestead often compared to?
Propel Cs-homesteadis often viewed alongside schools like Linton Middle School, Barrett Elementary School, Steel Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead?
The graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Propel Cs-homestead?
476 students attend Propel Cs-homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Propel Cs-homestead students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Propel Cs-homestead?
Propel Cs-homestead has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Propel Cs-homestead offer ?
Propel Cs-homestead offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Propel Cs-homestead part of?
Propel Cs-homestead is part of Propel CS-Homestead School District.
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