Serving 1,777 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mast Community Cs Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mast Community Cs Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mast Community Cs Ii's student population of 1,777 students has grown by 195% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mast Community Cs Ii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mast Community Cs Ii is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2075 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
30%
14%
White
29%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mast Community Cs Ii's ranking?
Mast Community Cs Ii is ranked #2075 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mast Community Cs Ii often compared to?
Mast Community Cs Iiis often viewed alongside schools like Mast Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mast Community Cs Ii?
1,777 students attend Mast Community Cs Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Mast Community Cs Ii students are Black, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mast Community Cs Ii?
Mast Community Cs Ii has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mast Community Cs Ii offer ?
Mast Community Cs Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mast Community Cs Ii part of?
Mast Community Cs Ii is part of Mast Community CS II School District.
In what neighborhood is Mast Community Cs Ii located?
Mast Community Cs Ii is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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