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#2226 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
School · Mastery Cs-thomas Campus · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5700 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- Math 36% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mastery Cs -thomas Campus score 42% proficient, which is above 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 23 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mastery Cs -thomas Campus 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 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 85Very 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
$45,727
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Performing Arts CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,600 | Compare → |
| Bethel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Universal Institute CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| The City SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mastery Cs-thomas Campus
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,940NCES 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.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus is listed in Mastery CS-Thomas Campus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Mastery Cs-thomas Campus, serving approximately 1,361 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,226 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
What grades does Mastery Cs -thomas Campus serve?
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mastery Cs -thomas Campus?
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mastery Cs -thomas Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Mastery Cs -thomas Campus 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 Mastery Cs -thomas Campus rank in PA?
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus ranks #2,226 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mastery Cs -thomas Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 -thomas Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mastery Cs -thomas Campus has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mastery Cs -thomas Campus a charter school?
Yes, Mastery Cs -thomas Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mastery Cs -thomas Campus a Title I school?
No, Mastery Cs -thomas Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mastery Cs -thomas Campus?
99.8% of students at Mastery Cs -thomas Campus 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
- 1,361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (267) 236-0036
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19144)
- 48,542
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 19144; 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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