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Pittsburgh King K-8 vs. Propel Cs-northside

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School Overview

School
Pittsburgh King K-8
50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Propel Cs-northside
1805 Buena Vista Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh King K-8 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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).
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Propel Cs-northside 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
348 students
350 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh King K-8 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-northside over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh King K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Propel Cs-northside.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh King K-8 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-northside over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh King K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh 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-northside with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Propel Charter School-Northside 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

#2575 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2704 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh King K-8, 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-northside, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh King K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh 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-northside who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh King K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh 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-northside who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh King K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh 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-northside who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh King K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Propel Cs-northside by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
38
34
Grade 1 Students
35
36
Grade 2 Students
38
40
Grade 3 Students
35
46
Grade 4 Students
23
35
Grade 5 Students
37
39
Grade 6 Students
33
40
Grade 7 Students
35
43
Grade 8 Students
37
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh King K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Propel Cs-northside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh King K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh 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-northside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
87%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh King K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh 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-northside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh King K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh 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-northside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Propel Charter School-Northside 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh King K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh 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-northside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh King K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh 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-northside, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Propel Charter School-Northside 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
94%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh King K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh 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-northside, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Propel Charter School-Northside 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
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh King K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Propel Cs-northside, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Propel Charter School-Northside School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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