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Verner Elementary School vs. Propel Cs-east

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School Overview

School
Verner Elementary School
700 1st St
Verona, PA 15147
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Propel Cs-east
1611 Monroeville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Verner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Verner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Propel Cs-east 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 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
162 students
333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verner 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-east over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Propel Cs-east.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verner 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-east over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Riverview 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-east with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Propel Charter School-East 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

#655 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#2318 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verner 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-east, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Riverview 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-east who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-East School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Riverview 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-east who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-East School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Riverview 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-east who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Propel Charter School-East 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 Verner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Propel Cs-east by grade.
Kindergarten Students
21
41
Grade 1 Students
31
35
Grade 2 Students
31
31
Grade 3 Students
18
40
Grade 4 Students
18
35
Grade 5 Students
23
37
Grade 6 Students
20
39
Grade 7 Students
-
34
Grade 8 Students
-
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Riverview 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-east, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Propel Charter School-East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Riverview 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-east, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Propel Charter School-East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Riverview 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-east, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Propel Charter School-East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Riverview 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-east, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Propel Charter School-East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Riverview 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-east, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Propel Charter School-East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Riverview 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-east, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Propel Charter School-East 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
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Riverview 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-east, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Propel Charter School-East 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%
12%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Riverview 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 reduced-price lunch at Propel Cs-east, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Propel Charter School-East 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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