Propel CS-East vs Wilkins El STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 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
Wilkins El STEAM Academy
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Propel CS-East Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania | Wilkins El STEAM Academy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,627 | #1280 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35408 of 50,301 | #37391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Turtle Creek | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 31.8).
- •Propel CS-East does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Propel CS-East does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Wilkins El STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Wilkins El STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.6).
- •Wilkins El STEAM Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 339.
- •Propel CS-East is a charter school while Wilkins 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-East better than Wilkins El STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-East ranks higher (34.8 vs 31.8 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 Propel CS-East and Wilkins El STEAM Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Turtle Creek and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-East: 339. Wilkins El STEAM Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-East and Wilkins El STEAM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-East is 1238th of 1,627 and Wilkins El STEAM Academy is 1280th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).