Propel Cs-Hazelwood

Summary:

Propel Cs-Hazelwood is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Pittsburgh, PA, with a student population of 271 that is predominantly African American (over 88%). Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and struggles with significantly lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby Pittsburgh School District schools.

Propel Cs-Hazelwood's proficiency rates on the PSSA exams are alarmingly low, with only 0.7% of students proficient or better in Math in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 39.3%. In contrast, Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8, located just 1.5 miles away, had a Math proficiency rate of 53.7% that same year. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 98.88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's persistent low performance and the demographic challenges faced by its student population, Propel Cs-Hazelwood may benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational program, including curriculum, instructional strategies, and teacher support and development, to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based interventions to boost student learning and achievement. Addressing the stark contrast in academic outcomes between Propel Cs-Hazelwood and nearby Pittsburgh public schools could be a crucial step in improving the educational opportunities for the students at this high-need school.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

5401 Glenwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207

(412) 325-7305

District: Propel CS-Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
1525^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,685

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.6%

Two or more races:

7.4%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Propel Cs-Hazelwood ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Propel Cs-Hazelwood ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.38. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.6%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Propel Cs-Hazelwood is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Propel Cs-Hazelwood employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Propel Cs-Hazelwood is $20,685.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Propel Cs-Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Propel Cs-Hazelwood 1525^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Propel Cs-Hazelwood in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Propel Cs-Hazelwood 880^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Propel Cs-Hazelwood in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Propel CS-Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Propel CS-Hazelwood 604^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Propel Cs-Hazelwood

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	13.70	1314^th	1547	15.1%
2018	12.76	1318^th	1530	13.9%
2019	4.89	1458^th	1544	5.6%
2021	3.67	1412^th	1433	1.5%
2022	4.01	1508^th	1534	1.7%
2023	3.11	1525^th	1534	0.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Propel Cs-Hazelwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.37	1405^th	1414	0.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Propel Cs-Hazelwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.29	432^nd	437	1.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Propel Cs-Hazelwood

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	29.56	614^th	861	28.7%
2019	8.74	799^th	891	10.3%
2021	6.42	765^th	797	4.0%
2022	6.24	861^st	883	2.5%
2023	5.38	880^th	893	1.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Propel Cs-Hazelwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.60	862^nd	874	1.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Propel Cs-Hazelwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.67	416^th	421	1.2%

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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Propel Cs-Hazelwood

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	25	139	5	5	1	0	10	185
2016	21	192	6	9	1	0	14	243
2017	13	219	6	11	1	0	21	271
2018	12	241	5	14	3	1	21	297
2019	9	258	7	8	3	1	18	304
2020	13	224	7	4	3	1	13	265
2021	11	235	3	2	4	1	19	275
2022	8	229	1	0	4	1	26	269
2023	4	240	0	4	2	1	20	271

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-Hazelwood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	185	12.0	15.4	0
2016	243	16.0	15.1	n/a
2017	271	18.0	15.0	n/a
2018	297	17.1	17.3	77.1
2019	304	24.0	12.6	99
2020	265	23.5	11.2	n/a
2021	275	22.3	12.3	98.9
2022	269	23.0	11.6	98.9
2023	271	17.0	15.9	n/a

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-Hazelwood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	185	12.0	15.4	0
2016	243	16.0	15.1	n/a
2017	271	18.0	15.0	n/a
2018	297	17.1	17.3	77.1
2019	304	24.0	12.6	99
2020	265	23.5	11.2	n/a
2021	275	22.3	12.3	98.9
2022	269	23.0	11.6	98.9
2023	271	17.0	15.9	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Propel Cs-Hazelwood

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$656 (3.7%)	$16,890 (96.3%)	$17,547
2020	$1,072 (5.5%)	$18,284 (94.5%)	$19,356
2021	$1,506 (7.7%)	$18,087 (92.3%)	$19,593
2022	$2,346 (11.3%)	$18,338 (88.7%)	$20,685

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Propel Cs-Hazelwood

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1458^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1525^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5%
Ranks 799^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 880^th of 893 Middle schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	6.4	0	6.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	16.1	4.3	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	0	0
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	41.9	15.4	26.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	33.4	0	33.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	4.3	0	4.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	18.1	8.7	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	3.2	3.3	0.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	36.7	12.9	23.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	3.8	0	3.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	38.4	3.1	35.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	0	0
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	12.5	18.7	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	13.6	14.7	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	2.8	0.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	31.4	17.8	13.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Propel Cs-Hazelwood)	27.1	8.2	18.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	304	271	10.9%
African American	258	240	7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	7	0	100%
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	9	4	55.6%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%

Schools Near Propel Cs-Hazelwood

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Propel Cs-Hazelwood	Public, Charter	K-8	5401 Glenwood Avenue	Pittsburgh	15207	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Hazelwood	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	271	17	15.9		4 (1.5%)	240 (88.6%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.4%)	3.1	1525^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.6%		4	1508^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.7%	17	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.3	0.0	0.0	0.7	15.4	18.7	17.8	4.3	0.0	8.7	12.9	3.1	14.7	8.2	$20,685	$2,347	$18,339
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	6502 Lilac St	Pittsburgh	15217	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4035	293	29	10.0	95.2%	66 (22.5%)	180 (61.4%)	12 (4.1%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	44.1	961^st of 1534 public elementary schools	37.4%		39.3	1032^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.7%	71	31.0	18.8	41.7				30.9	70.9		70.9	60.8	56.3	51.4				55.7	$26,271	$3,380	$22,891
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Alger St	Pittsburgh	15207	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3535	354	34	10.5	97.7%	213 (60.2%)	54 (15.3%)	27 (7.6%)	32 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.9%)	72.2	448^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.8%		72.6	443^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	71.1%	5	97.3	69.5	34.0	39.3	39.3	43.2	53.7	86.1	67.5	76.7	89.2	69.4	58.3	57.7	74.1	77.8	71.0	$26,550	$3,416	$23,134
Barrett Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 E 12th Ave	Homestead	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 464-3600	220	24	9.2	100.0%	23 (10.5%)	173 (78.6%)	10 (4.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	20.5	1219^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.5%		19.5	1214^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.9%	5	38.9	19.5					28.0	47.9		47.9	50.0	21.8					34.1	$19,992	$1,905	$18,087
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	800 Rectenwald Street	Pittsburgh	15210	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4700	349	33	10.5	97.4%	53 (15.2%)	232 (66.5%)	15 (4.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (12.9%)	5.1	1473^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	4.0%		5.3	1464^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.6%	9	6.7	9.4	3.6	0.0	5.0	13.7	6.4	25.0	17.2	21.3	6.9	3.1	28.6	20.6	20.0	24.1	16.8	$25,687	$3,305	$22,383
Park Elementary School	Public	K-4	4100 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 464-3600	348	24	14.3	100.0%	266 (76.4%)	44 (12.6%)	6 (1.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	65.7	582^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	62.1%		77.7	336^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.1%	246	68.7	43.4					58.2	82.6		82.6	67.2	51.1					60.3	$19,825	$3,110	$16,715
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	Public	K-8	2332 Beechwood Blvd	Pittsburgh	15217	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3525	732	54	13.5	100.0%	388 (53.0%)	153 (20.9%)	37 (5.1%)	78 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (10.2%)	84.6	200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.0%		83.2	234^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.7%	34	70.6	70.2	73.0	57.8	62.8	51.5	65.1	84.6	68.7	77.5	76.6	75.0	77.3	69.8	77.9	72.6	75.2	$26,480	$3,407	$23,073
Elroy Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-5	3129 Elroy Ave	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 881-4484	317	23	13.6	70.7%	184 (58.0%)	37 (11.7%)	33 (10.4%)	27 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.0%)	46.8	924^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.8%		41.2	1014^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.9%	90	58.7	21.1	47.5				41.3	69.3		69.3	62.3	35.3	58.9				51.1	$15,082	$2,161	$12,921
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1290 Mifflin Road	Pittsburgh	15207	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4350	272	24	11.1	96.7%	132 (48.5%)	97 (35.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (12.9%)	9.9	1361^st of 1534 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.1	1266^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.5%	95	25.9	8.3	13.4	10.8	20.9	7.4	14.3	37.5	19.2	28.0	25.9	17.4	28.5	21.6	58.4	14.8	27.0	$27,315	$3,514	$23,801
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5	Public, Magnet	K-5	1901 Sarah St	Pittsburgh	15203	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-5190	201	19	10.8	100.0%	79 (39.3%)	81 (40.3%)	9 (4.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.4%)	43.8	963^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.2%		32.7	1097^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.5%	134	40.5	33.3	31.0				35.5	70.8		70.8	59.4	50.0	50.0				53.9	$25,878	$3,329	$22,549

Frequently Asked Questions about Propel Cs-Hazelwood

How many students attend Propel Cs-Hazelwood?

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Propel Cs-Hazelwood.

What is the racial makeup of Propel Cs-Hazelwood?

Students at Propel Cs-Hazelwood are 89% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

Is Propel Cs-Hazelwood a good school?

Propel Cs-Hazelwood ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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