Propel CS-Pitcairn vs Trafford MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propel CS-Pitcairn
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students
Trafford MS
Trafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
| Measure | Propel CS-Pitcairn Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Trafford MS Trafford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1357 of 1,627 | #115 of 521 |
| National rank | #40938 of 50,301 | #2298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 182 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Trafford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trafford MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 26.2).
- •Trafford MS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Trafford MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 39%).
- •Trafford MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 98.4%).
- •Propel CS-Pitcairn does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.6).
- •Trafford MS is the larger school with 354 students compared with 182.
- •Propel CS-Pitcairn is a charter school while Trafford MS 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-Pitcairn better than Trafford MS?
On the Success Index (US), Trafford MS ranks higher (75.4 vs 26.2 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-Pitcairn and Trafford MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Trafford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Propel CS-Pitcairn: 182. Trafford MS: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Propel CS-Pitcairn and Trafford MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Propel CS-Pitcairn is 1357th of 1,627 and Trafford MS is 115th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).