Propel Cs-mckeesport serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Propel Cs-mckeesport placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- 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 351 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Propel Cs-mckeesport is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Propel Cs-mckeesport is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
72%
15%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
351 students attend Propel Cs-mckeesport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Propel Cs-mckeesport students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
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 Charter School-Mckeesport School District.
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