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#2180 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
School · Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1840 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
- Math 20% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,100
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,242 | Compare → |
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
| Maritime Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 822 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is listed in Mariana Bracetti Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs, serving approximately 1,506 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,180 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
What grades does Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs serve?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs rank in PA?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs ranks #2,180 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
100.0% of students at Mariana Bracetti Academy 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (215) 291-4436
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19124)
- 70,763
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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