Summary:
Propel CS-Hazelwood is the sole elementary public charter school in the Propel CS-Hazelwood district, serving students in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, the school consistently underperforms academically, ranking 1,525 out of 1,534 elementary schools in the state and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
With an overwhelmingly African American student population (88.56%), Propel CS-Hazelwood struggles to meet state academic standards, with 0% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math across all grade levels, compared to the state average of over 45%. The school's dropout rate is 0.0%, but its student-teacher ratio of 15.9 is slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio.
The combination of low academic performance, despite higher spending per student, suggests that Propel CS-Hazelwood may not be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and growth. This raises concerns about equity and access to quality education for the school's predominantly African American student population, and further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of the school's challenges and potential areas for improvement.
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