Serving 653 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School's student population of 653 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School 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 Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is 0.12, 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
#2395 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
94%
14%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
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 #2395 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School?
653 students attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School part of?
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is part of Frederick Douglass Mastery CS 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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