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
: 8/
Top 30%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
Philadelphia Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,492 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,173 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,492 students
1,173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1094 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
61%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
58
Grade 1 Students
111
63
Grade 2 Students
107
73
Grade 3 Students
110
86
Grade 4 Students
111
82
Grade 5 Students
109
88
Grade 6 Students
111
85
Grade 7 Students
114
85
Grade 8 Students
117
86
Grade 9 Students
137
124
Grade 10 Students
125
122
Grade 11 Students
123
106
Grade 12 Students
111
115
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
54%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%