Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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Propel Cs-Pitcairn is an elementary public charter school located in Pittsburgh, PA, serving grades K-8 with 209 students. The school is part of the Propel CS-Pitcairn district, which is ranked 504 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Propel Cs-Pitcairn consistently performs below the state average on PSSA tests across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 11.4% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Similarly, only 27.9% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%. The school's performance for specific student subgroups is mixed, with the school ranking 212 out of 437 PA elementary schools for African American students, but 1159 out of 1432 for low socioeconomic status students. Propel Cs-Pitcairn has also had a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 2.1% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, Propel Cs-Pitcairn generally performs worse academically. For example, Penn Hills Elementary School, which is 3.5 miles away, outperforms Propel Cs-Pitcairn on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Propel Cs-Pitcairn, ranging from $14,137 to $24,623 over the past few years, the school's academic outcomes are still significantly below the state average, suggesting that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving student performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 435 Agatha Street
       Pittsburgh, PA  15140


(412) 325-7305

District: Propel CS-Pitcairn

SchoolDigger Rank:
1281st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,623 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  207

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.0%
White:
15.5%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Propel Cs-Pitcairn ranks worse than 83.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Propel Cs-Pitcairn ranks worse than 73% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70%), White (15.5%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Propel Cs-Pitcairn is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Propel Cs-Pitcairn employs 15.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Propel Cs-Pitcairn is $24,623.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Propel Cs-Pitcairn:

SchoolDigger ranks Propel Cs-Pitcairn 1281st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Propel Cs-Pitcairn in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Propel Cs-Pitcairn 650th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Propel Cs-Pitcairn in the ranking list.)

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Propel CS-Pitcairn:

SchoolDigger ranks Propel CS-Pitcairn 504th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 19.53 1188th 1474 19.4%
2016 19.18 1265th 1554 18.6%
2017 20.07 1254th 1547 18.9%
2018 23.86 1210th 1530 20.9%
2019 26.88 1184th 1544 23.3%
2021 11.29 1242nd 1433 13.3%
2022 8.38 1385th 1534 9.7%
2023 25.93 1162nd 1534 24.3%
2024 15.52 1281st 1526 16.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.93 972nd 1414 31.3%
2024 22.54 1159th 1432 19.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.78 1235th 1488 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.69 1241st 1495 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.43 113th 437 74.1%
2024 46.33 212th 437 51.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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Rank History for all middle school students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 20.04 648th 835 22.4%
2016 17.67 688th 870 20.9%
2017 21.81 666th 877 24.1%
2018 9.11 769th 861 10.7%
2019 15.19 720th 891 19.2%
2021 11.40 702nd 797 11.9%
2022 13.52 743rd 883 15.9%
2023 19.69 691st 893 22.6%
2024 25.29 650th 891 27.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.96 637th 874 27.1%
2024 35.65 582nd 877 33.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.35 670th 860 22.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.58 286th 421 32.1%
2024 52.76 158th 408 61.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 111 104 2 5 1 0 19 0 242
2014 133 140 3 8 1 0 22 0 307
2015 143 166 3 9 1 1 19 0 342
2016 120 201 2 10 0 1 17 0 351
2017 82 233 0 9 1 0 12 0 337
2018 64 266 0 10 1 0 19 0 360
2019 51 230 0 11 1 0 23 0 316
2020 43 181 0 7 3 0 30 0 264
2021 40 181 1 6 3 0 19 0 250
2022 32 151 0 4 1 0 29 0 217
2023 35 142 0 5 1 0 26 0 209
2024 32 145 0 7 1 0 22 0 207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 242 19.0 12.7 59.5
2014 307 23.5 13.0 67.1
2015 342 24.0 14.2 71.3
2016 351 26.0 13.5 n/a
2017 337 25.0 13.4 n/a
2018 360 27.0 13.3 99.4
2019 316 28.0 11.2 99.1
2020 264 23.0 11.4 n/a
2021 250 21.0 11.9 98.8
2022 217 21.5 10.0 98.6
2023 209 19.0 11.0 n/a
2024 207 15.7 13.1 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 242 19.0 12.7 59.5
2014 307 23.5 13.0 67.1
2015 342 24.0 14.2 71.3
2016 351 26.0 13.5 n/a
2017 337 25.0 13.4 n/a
2018 360 27.0 13.3 99.4
2019 316 28.0 11.2 99.1
2020 264 23.0 11.4 n/a
2021 250 21.0 11.9 98.8
2022 217 21.5 10.0 98.6
2023 209 19.0 11.0 n/a
2024 207 15.7 13.1 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Propel Cs-Pitcairn

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $698 (4.3%) $15,542 (95.7%) $16,239
2020 $963 (5.0%) $18,365 (95.0%) $19,328
2021 $1,545 (10.9%) $12,591 (89.1%) $14,137
2022 $3,054 (12.4%) $21,569 (87.6%) $24,623

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Propel Cs-Pitcairn

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1184th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1162nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.9%
Ranks 720th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 691st of 893 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)25.625
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)28.230
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)29.44.5
 24.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)82.481.8
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)65.736.4
 29.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)12.522.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)37.550
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)22.616.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)48.433.3
 15.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)10.50
 10.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)23.17.1
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)4.318.1
 13.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)1340.9
 27.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)33.336.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)18.513.4
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)54.461.4
 7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Pitcairn)39.130.6
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students316209
 33.9%
African American230142
 38.3%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic115
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5135
 31.4%
Two or More Races2326
 13%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended Propel Cs-Pitcairn.

Propel Cs-Pitcairn ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Propel Cs-Pitcairn are 70% African American, 15% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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