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Mast Community Cs II
School · Mast Community Cs II · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 East Byberry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
- Math 28% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mast Community Cs II score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mast Community Cs II sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$67,558
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,214/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–9 | 0.3 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| First Century Gospel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Aspira Bilingual Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 957 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mast Community Cs II
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,959NCES 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.
Mast Community Cs II is listed in MaST Community CS II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mast Community Cs II
Mast Community Cs II is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Mast Community Cs II, serving approximately 1,895 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,746 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mast Community Cs II
What grades does Mast Community Cs II serve?
Mast Community Cs II serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mast Community Cs II?
Mast Community Cs II has an enrollment of approximately 1,895 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mast Community Cs II?
The student-teacher ratio at Mast Community Cs II is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mast Community Cs II rank in PA?
Mast Community Cs II ranks #2,746 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mast Community Cs II's MySchoolScout rating?
Mast Community Cs II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Mast Community Cs II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mast Community Cs II has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Mast Community Cs II a charter school?
Yes, Mast Community Cs II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mast Community Cs II a Title I school?
No, Mast Community Cs II is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mast Community Cs II?
68.5% of students at Mast Community Cs II 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
- 1,895
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (267) 348-1215
- Area population (ZIP 19116)
- 33,421
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 19116; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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