Excellent
#483 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 56 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1699 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Math 87% vs PA 38% (2024)
- Reading 95% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 91% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 98% (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 40 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
How we rate schools
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Where Masterman Julia R Sec Sch 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- 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
$110,436
Median home value
$483,500
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
78.5%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Benjamin HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Franklin LcEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Science Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #15 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 1,199 students in grades 5th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
What grades does Masterman Julia R Sec Sch serve?
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Masterman Julia R Sec Sch rank in PA?
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch ranks #483 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Masterman Julia R Sec Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Masterman Julia R Sec Sch a charter school?
No, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Masterman Julia R Sec Sch a Title I school?
No, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
100.0% of students at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7580
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19130)
- 30,424
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 19130; 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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