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Propel Cs-northside
Elementary School · Propel Cs-northside · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3447 East Carson Street Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Math 2% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Propel Cs-northside score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 10% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Propel Cs-northside 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$71,299
Median home value
$251,900
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David B. Oliver Citywide AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Manchester Academic CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Manchester K-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
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-northside
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,892NCES 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-northside is listed in Propel CS-Northside; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Propel Cs-northside
Propel Cs-northside is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Propel Cs-northside, serving approximately 350 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,784 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Propel Cs-northside
What grades does Propel Cs-northside serve?
Propel Cs-northside serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Propel Cs-northside?
Propel Cs-northside has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-northside?
The student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-northside is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Propel Cs-northside rank in PA?
Propel Cs-northside ranks #2,784 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Propel Cs-northside's MySchoolScout rating?
Propel Cs-northside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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-northside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Propel Cs-northside has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Propel Cs-northside a charter school?
Yes, Propel Cs-northside is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Propel Cs-northside a Title I school?
No, Propel Cs-northside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Propel Cs-northside?
99.1% of students at Propel Cs-northside 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
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (412) 325-7305
- Area population (ZIP 15203)
- 10,713
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 15203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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