Propel CS-Braddock Hills vs Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propel CS-Braddock Hills
Pittsburgh · Charter other · Grades K–12
673 students
Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy
Turtle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
| Measure | Propel CS-Braddock Hills Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1061 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #27799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.6% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Pittsburgh | Turtle Creek |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 105.6%).
- •Propel CS-Braddock Hills does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Propel CS-Braddock Hills is the larger school with 673 students compared with 580.
- •Propel CS-Braddock Hills is a charter school while Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy is a public 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 Propel CS-Braddock Hills better than Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy?
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 Propel CS-Braddock Hills and Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Turtle Creek in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-Braddock Hills: 673. Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-Braddock Hills and Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-Braddock Hills is unranked and Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy is 1061st of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).