Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mastery CS - Cleveland Elementary serves a 0.5 square mile area in Philadelphia, PA, typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary 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 Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#2614 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
87%
14%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
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-cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School is ranked #2614 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School?
739 students attend Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School?
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School part of?
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School is part of Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School located?
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary 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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