Catalyst Academy CS vs Propel CS-Northside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalyst Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Propel CS-Northside
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
| Measure | Catalyst Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-Northside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,627 | #1444 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #25022 of 50,301 | #44793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 315 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catalyst Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 20.1).
- •Catalyst Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Catalyst Academy CS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Propel CS-Northside is the larger school with 316 students compared with 315.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catalyst Academy CS better than Propel CS-Northside?
On the Success Index (US), Catalyst Academy CS ranks higher (50.2 vs 20.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catalyst Academy CS and Propel CS-Northside?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalyst Academy CS: 315. Propel CS-Northside: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalyst Academy CS and Propel CS-Northside rank in Pennsylvania?
Catalyst Academy CS is 1004th of 1,627 and Propel CS-Northside is 1444th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).