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Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary
Elementary School · Mastery CS John Wister Elementary
5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#1,452 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#56 of 300
public schools
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary
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About Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Mastery CS John Wister Elementary. Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary serves approximately 497 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary 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.
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary 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.
44% of students at Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary 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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Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary — Students at Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 9.7/10.
How Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary Compares
See how Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Logan James Sch (rated 5.8/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Kelly John B Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| SMALL WORLD DISCOVERY CENTER Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | — |
| ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Mastery CS-Pickett Campus Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Logan James Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Roosevelt Theodore MS Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Central HS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Wissahickon CS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| ADELAIDE EDUCATIONAL CENTER Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | — |
| Pennell Joseph Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Imhotep Institute CHS Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Widener Memorial Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Girls HS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary
What grades does Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary serve?
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary?
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary rank in PA?
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary ranks #1,452 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary?
99.4% of students at Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (215) 951-4003
Resources & Links
District
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary- District Enrollment
- 497
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,801
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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