Summary:
Propel CS-McKeesport is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Propel CS-McKeesport district. With 336 students, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past 3 years and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Propel CS-McKeesport struggles, with test scores below state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts assessments. While the school performs relatively well in 4th grade Science, its Math and English Language Arts scores, especially in the upper grades, are significantly behind state benchmarks. Despite spending over $17,000 per student, the school is not achieving strong academic results, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of its resource allocation and teaching practices.
The school also faces challenges with student retention, reporting a 1.6% dropout rate in the 2022-2023 school year. Overall, the data suggests Propel CS-McKeesport is a struggling school that is not meeting the academic needs of its students. Significant improvements and reforms will likely be necessary for the school to provide a high-quality education to the community it serves.
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