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Math Civics and Sciences Cs

School · Math Civics and Sciences Cs · Philadelphia, PA

A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

447 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

  • Math 3% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-49.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation2.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$12,337
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Math Civics and Sciences Cs score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency3%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
12%
2021*
Math
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
3%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Math Civics and Sciences Cs 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • 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

$95,872

Median home value

$544,700

Median rent

$1,687/mo

College educated

65.6%

Homeownership

33.5%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.2K–120.1 mi697Compare →
Girard CollegePrivate · tuition8.1private1–121.0 mi257Compare →
The City SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–121.1 mi418Compare →
Al-aqsa Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–121.4 mi271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Math Civics and Sciences Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,337NCES 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.

Math Civics and Sciences Cs is listed in Math Civics and Sciences CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Math Civics and Sciences Cs

Math Civics and Sciences Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Math Civics and Sciences Cs, serving approximately 896 students in grades 1st-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,566 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Math Civics and Sciences Cs

What grades does Math Civics and Sciences Cs serve?

Math Civics and Sciences Cs serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Math Civics and Sciences Cs?

Math Civics and Sciences Cs has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Math Civics and Sciences Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at Math Civics and Sciences Cs is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Math Civics and Sciences Cs rank in PA?

Math Civics and Sciences Cs ranks #2,566 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Math Civics and Sciences Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Math Civics and Sciences Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Math Civics and Sciences Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Math Civics and Sciences Cs has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Math Civics and Sciences Cs a charter school?

Yes, Math Civics and Sciences Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Math Civics and Sciences Cs a Title I school?

No, Math Civics and Sciences Cs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Math Civics and Sciences Cs?

91.2% of students at Math Civics and Sciences 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
1st – 12th
Enrollment
896
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 19123)
19,327
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
33.4
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 19123; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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