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Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs

School · Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs · Philadelphia, PA

A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1800 E Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116

  • Math 52% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation3.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$18,925
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mathematics Science & Technology Community 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Philadelphia Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–120.7 mi1,171Compare →
Mast Community Cs IIICharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–90.8 mi1,307Compare →
School Lane CsCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–123.9 mi1,331Compare →
Tacony Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–124.5 mi1,074Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,925NCES 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.

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs is listed in Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs, serving approximately 1,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,137 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs

What grades does Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs serve?

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs?

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs rank in PA?

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs ranks #1,137 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs a charter school?

Yes, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs a Title I school?

No, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs?

57.2% of students at Mathematics Science & Technology Community 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 19116)
33,421
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
46.1
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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