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Barrett Elementary School vs. Propel Cs-homestead

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School Overview

School
Barrett Elementary School
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Propel Cs-homestead
129 E 10th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Barrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Propel Cs-homestead ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-12
Total Students
206 students
517 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barrett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Propel Cs-homestead over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barrett Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Propel Cs-homestead.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barrett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Propel Cs-homestead over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steel Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-homestead with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2146 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2576 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barrett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Propel Cs-homestead, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
6%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Propel Cs-homestead who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Propel Cs-homestead who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Propel Cs-homestead who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead with the average graduation rate observed in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barrett Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Propel Cs-homestead by grade.
Kindergarten Students
37
41
Grade 1 Students
47
29
Grade 2 Students
43
35
Grade 3 Students
33
30
Grade 4 Students
46
39
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
42
Grade 9 Students
-
59
Grade 10 Students
-
43
Grade 11 Students
-
34
Grade 12 Students
-
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Propel Cs-homestead, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Propel Cs-homestead, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
77%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Propel Cs-homestead, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Propel Cs-homestead, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Propel Cs-homestead, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barrett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Propel Cs-homestead, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barrett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Propel Cs-homestead, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
7%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barrett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Propel Cs-homestead, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Propel Charter School-Homestead School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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