Below Average
#2259 of 2,846 schools in PA
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs
Elementary School · Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,259 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#144 of 300
public schools
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Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs
Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Frederick Douglass Mastery CS. Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs serves approximately 556 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,259 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
37% of students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs — Students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 40 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs Compares
See how Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kelley William D Sch (rated 6.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GESU SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIPP North Philadelphia CS (rated 5.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.1 |
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Wright Richard R Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| GIRARD COLLEGE Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Duckrey Tanner Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Gideon Edward Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Kelley William D Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Morris Robert Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP North Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| TECH Freire CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Blaine James G Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$45,727
Median Home Value
$224,600
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
Population
48,542
College Educated
35.1%
Homeownership
35.1%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Median Age
35.2
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| Franklin Benjamin Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs
What grades does Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs serve?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs rank in PA?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs ranks #2,259 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs a charter school?
Yes, Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs a Title I school?
No, Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs?
99.5% of students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (267) 443-0673
Resources & Links
District
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS- District Enrollment
- 556
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,079
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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