Life Male STEAM Academy CS vs Propel CS-Braddock Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life Male STEAM Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
101 students
Propel CS-Braddock Hills
Pittsburgh · Charter other · Grades K–12
673 students
| Measure | Life Male STEAM Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Propel CS-Braddock Hills Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #202 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #4181 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 101 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 105.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 105.6%).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 11.0).
- •Propel CS-Braddock Hills is the larger school with 673 students compared with 101.
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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS better than Propel CS-Braddock Hills?
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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Propel CS-Braddock Hills?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS: 101. Propel CS-Braddock Hills: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Propel CS-Braddock Hills rank in Pennsylvania?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS is 202nd of 521 and Propel CS-Braddock Hills is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).