Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School vs. Philadelphia Academy Charter School
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School Overview
School
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Philadelphia Academy Charter School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,486 students
1,171 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1322 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
61%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
58
Grade 1 Students
106
72
Grade 2 Students
109
64
Grade 3 Students
113
77
Grade 4 Students
112
86
Grade 5 Students
113
87
Grade 6 Students
114
84
Grade 7 Students
113
87
Grade 8 Students
114
90
Grade 9 Students
127
122
Grade 10 Students
130
115
Grade 11 Students
115
108
Grade 12 Students
111
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
9%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
56%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
