Propel CS-East vs Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propel CS-East
Turtle Creek · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
339 students
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
| Measure | Propel CS-East Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania | Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,627 | #1320 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35408 of 50,301 | #38902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 339 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Turtle Creek | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 29.5).
- •Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Propel CS-East does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Propel CS-East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 100%).
- •Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS is the larger school with 344 students compared with 339.
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-East better than Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-East ranks higher (34.8 vs 29.5 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 Propel CS-East and Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Turtle Creek and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-East: 339. Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-East and Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-East is 1238th of 1,627 and Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS is 1320th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).