Founders Hall Middle Sch vs Propel CS-McKeesport
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Hall Middle Sch
McKeesport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Propel CS-McKeesport
McKeesport · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
302 students
| Measure | Founders Hall Middle Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-McKeesport McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 521 | #985 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12836 of 15,369 | #24217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 642 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 44% |
| city | McKeesport | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-McKeesport scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 25.1).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on math proficiency (44% vs 13%).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •Propel CS-McKeesport does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.1%).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch is the larger school with 642 students compared with 302.
- •Founders Hall Middle 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 Founders Hall Middle Sch better than Propel CS-McKeesport?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-McKeesport ranks higher (51.4 vs 25.1 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 Founders Hall Middle Sch and Propel CS-McKeesport?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between McKeesport and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Hall Middle Sch: 642. Propel CS-McKeesport: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Hall Middle Sch and Propel CS-McKeesport rank in Pennsylvania?
Founders Hall Middle Sch is 468th of 521 and Propel CS-McKeesport is 985th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).