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Propel Cs-hazelwood

Elementary School · Propel Cs-hazelwood · Pittsburgh, PA

A charter elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5401 Glenwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

  • Math 0% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-51.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-48.7 pts
Overall Proficiency4% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-30.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$22,380
Chronic Absenteeism78.8%

Students at Propel Cs-hazelwood score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency7%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2024
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Propel Cs-hazelwood sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,466

Median home value

$133,400

Median rent

$1,041/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8Enrollment path unverified8.7PK–81.5 mi370Compare →
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5Enrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.5 mi309Compare →
Propel Cs-homesteadCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–121.5 mi517Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Propel Cs-hazelwood

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Propel Cs-hazelwood is listed in Propel CS-Hazelwood; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Propel Cs-hazelwood

Propel Cs-hazelwood is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Propel Cs-hazelwood, serving approximately 222 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,504 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Propel Cs-hazelwood

What grades does Propel Cs-hazelwood serve?

Propel Cs-hazelwood serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Propel Cs-hazelwood?

Propel Cs-hazelwood has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-hazelwood?

The student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-hazelwood is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Propel Cs-hazelwood rank in PA?

Propel Cs-hazelwood ranks #2,504 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Propel Cs-hazelwood's MySchoolScout rating?

Propel Cs-hazelwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Propel Cs-hazelwood?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Propel Cs-hazelwood has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Propel Cs-hazelwood a charter school?

Yes, Propel Cs-hazelwood is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Propel Cs-hazelwood a Title I school?

No, Propel Cs-hazelwood is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Propel Cs-hazelwood?

98.6% of students at Propel Cs-hazelwood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.8%
Area population (ZIP 15207)
10,751
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
42.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15207; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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