Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Propel Cs-hazelwood 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 6-9% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Propel Cs-hazelwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Propel Cs-hazelwood's student population of 230 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Propel Cs-hazelwood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Propel Cs-hazelwood is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2713 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
86%
14%
White
3%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Cs-hazelwood's ranking?
Propel Cs-hazelwood is ranked #2713 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Propel Cs-hazelwood often compared to?
Propel Cs-hazelwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, Propel Cs-braddock Hills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Propel Cs-hazelwood?
230 students attend Propel Cs-hazelwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Propel Cs-hazelwood students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Propel Cs-hazelwood?
Propel Cs-hazelwood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Propel Cs-hazelwood offer ?
Propel Cs-hazelwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Propel Cs-hazelwood part of?
Propel Cs-hazelwood is part of Propel CS-Hazelwood School District.
In what neighborhood is Propel Cs-hazelwood located?
Propel Cs-hazelwood is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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