Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Propel Cs-mckeesport 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Propel Cs-mckeesport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Propel Cs-mckeesport's student population of 349 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Propel Cs-mckeesport ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Propel Cs-mckeesport is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2243 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
75%
14%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Cs-mckeesport's ranking?
Propel Cs-mckeesport is ranked #2243 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Propel Cs-mckeesport often compared to?
Propel Cs-mckeesportis often viewed alongside schools like Propel Cs-homestead, Propel Cs-east by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Propel Cs-mckeesport?
349 students attend Propel Cs-mckeesport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Propel Cs-mckeesport students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Propel Cs-mckeesport?
Propel Cs-mckeesport has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Propel Cs-mckeesport offer ?
Propel Cs-mckeesport offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Propel Cs-mckeesport part of?
Propel Cs-mckeesport is part of Propel CS-Mckeesport School District.
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