The Mastery Charter School - Smedley Elementary is an American charter school that is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 751 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mastery Cs-smedley Campus 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 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-6
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Mastery CS-Smedley Campus serves an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles in Philadelphia, PA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursue. Persist. Proper.
School Rankings
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus 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-smedley Campus is 0.52, 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
#2406 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
16%
Black
62%
14%
White
3%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
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-smedley Campus's ranking?
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus is ranked #2406 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mastery Cs-smedley Campus often compared to?
Mastery Cs-smedley Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton Henry W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mastery Cs-smedley Campus?
751 students attend Mastery Cs-smedley Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mastery Cs-smedley Campus students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mastery Cs-smedley Campus?
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Cs-smedley Campus offer ?
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastery Cs-smedley Campus part of?
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus is part of Mastery CS-Smedley Campus School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastery Cs-smedley Campus located?
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in Frankford.
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