Summary:
The 15140 zip code area has only one school, Propel Cs-Pitcairn, a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8. With a total enrollment of 209 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (67.94%), along with smaller percentages of White (16.75%), Hispanic (2.39%), and students of two or more races (12.44%).
Academically, Propel Cs-Pitcairn is struggling, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both PSSA Math (13.4% vs. 39.3%) and PSSA English Language Arts (30.6% vs. 53.8%). The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 1162nd and 1385th out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the past three school years, and it has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, indicating that all enrolled students are completing their education at Propel Cs-Pitcairn.
Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and spends $24,623 per student, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest that the school may be struggling to effectively utilize its resources to improve student outcomes. The racial demographics of the student population also highlight the need for equitable educational opportunities and support for all students, regardless of their background.
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