Propel CS-Hazelwood vs The New Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propel CS-Hazelwood
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
230 students
The New Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter high · Grades 8–12
80 students
| Measure | Propel CS-Hazelwood Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | The New Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1490 of 1,627 | #590 of 618 |
| National rank | #46024 of 50,301 | #15995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 230 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Propel CS-Hazelwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 15.5).
- •Propel CS-Hazelwood does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •The New Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 96.5%).
- •The New Academy CS does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.5).
- •Propel CS-Hazelwood is the larger school with 230 students compared with 80.
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-Hazelwood better than The New Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Propel CS-Hazelwood ranks higher (18.1 vs 15.5 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-Hazelwood and The New Academy CS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-Hazelwood: 230. The New Academy CS: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-Hazelwood and The New Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-Hazelwood is 1490th of 1,627 and The New Academy CS is 590th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).