D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Propel CS-Pitcairn

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 435 Agatha Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15140
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
C
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
207
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.70 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−23 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%45%reading -15 pts, math -3 pts27th percentile (list)
Black37%12%reading +4 pts, math -2 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 435 Agatha Street
City Pittsburgh
ZIP Code 15140
District 4200859
NCES School ID 420085907427
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15140

Understanding the community around Propel CS-Pitcairn helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,829
Per Capita Income $21,192
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $68,000
Median Rent $744
Owner-Occupied 38.4%
Renter-Occupied 61.6%
View full data for ZIP 15140 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Propel CS-Pitcairn.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 70.1%
White 15.5%
Two or More Races 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 207
Teachers (FTE) 15.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Propel CS-Pitcairn?
Propel CS-Pitcairn has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Propel CS-Pitcairn?
Propel CS-Pitcairn has 207 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Propel CS-Pitcairn serve?
Propel CS-Pitcairn serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Propel CS-Pitcairn receive per student?
Propel CS-Pitcairn receives $23,591 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Propel CS-Pitcairn in 15140 ▼
Avg Home Value
$93,200
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,300
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
61.6%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026