Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2455 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
91%
14%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa's ranking?
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa is ranked #2455 out of 2,549 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa?
622 students attend Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa?
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa offer ?
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa part of?
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa is part of Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary School District.
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