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Freire Charter School vs. Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus

Should you attend Freire Charter School or Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Freire Charter School
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus
35 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Freire Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 953 students in grades 5-12, Freire 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 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 634 students in grades 7-12, Mastery Chs-lenfest 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
7-12
Total Students
953 students
634 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freire Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freire Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freire Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freire Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freire Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2341 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2386 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freire Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
13%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freire Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freire Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freire Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Freire Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus with the average graduation rate observed in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Freire Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus by grade.
Grade 5 Students
61
-
Grade 6 Students
114
-
Grade 7 Students
144
117
Grade 8 Students
160
109
Grade 9 Students
161
128
Grade 10 Students
130
98
Grade 11 Students
101
97
Grade 12 Students
82
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freire Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freire Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
90%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freire Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freire Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freire Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freire Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freire Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freire Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freire Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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