Dickson Prep STEAM Academy vs Propel CS-Homestead
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Swissvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Propel CS-Homestead
Homestead · Charter other · Grades K–12
476 students
| Measure | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-Homestead Homestead, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #375 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 579 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 108.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Swissvale | Homestead |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 108.6%).
- •Propel CS-Homestead does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is the larger school with 579 students compared with 476.
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is a public school while Propel CS-Homestead is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy better than Propel CS-Homestead?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Propel CS-Homestead?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Swissvale and Homestead in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Propel CS-Homestead: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Propel CS-Homestead rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 and Propel CS-Homestead is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).