Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School serves an attendance zone in Philadelphia, PA, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School's student population of 528 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School 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 Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2649 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
90%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is ranked #2649 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School?
528 students attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School part of?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is part of Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School located?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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