Serving 1,258 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 1,258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus's student population of 1,258 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus 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 Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus is 0.75, 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
#2229 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
30%
14%
White
11%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus's ranking?
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus is ranked #2229 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus?
The graduation rate of Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus?
1,258 students attend Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus?
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus offer ?
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus part of?
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus is part of Mastery CS-Thomas Campus School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus located?
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus is located in the South Philadelphia East neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in South Philadelphia East.
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