Duquesne El Sch vs Propel CS-McKeesport
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duquesne El Sch
Duquesne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
460 students
Propel CS-McKeesport
McKeesport · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
302 students
| Measure | Duquesne El Sch Duquesne, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-McKeesport McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,627 | #985 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45582 of 50,301 | #24217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 460 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 44% |
| city | Duquesne | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-McKeesport scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 18.8).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on math proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 17%).
- •Duquesne El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 99%).
- •Duquesne El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Duquesne El Sch is the larger school with 460 students compared with 302.
- •Duquesne El Sch is a public school while Propel CS-McKeesport 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 Duquesne El Sch better than Propel CS-McKeesport?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-McKeesport ranks higher (51.4 vs 18.8 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 Duquesne El Sch and Propel CS-McKeesport?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Duquesne and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duquesne El Sch: 460. Propel CS-McKeesport: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duquesne El Sch and Propel CS-McKeesport rank in Pennsylvania?
Duquesne El Sch is 1473rd of 1,627 and Propel CS-McKeesport is 985th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).