Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Summary:

Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School is an alternative public charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 1,557 students in grades K-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (75.47%) and a significant percentage of African American students (19.91%).

Mariana Bracetti Academy stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 90.2% to 95.3% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools. The school also maintains low dropout rates, between 0.3% and 1.5%, lower than the state average and most surrounding schools. While the school's test scores are below the state averages, they are generally higher than the nearby schools, particularly in Keystone Exams. For example, in 2022-2023, 55.8% of 11th-grade students at Mariana Bracetti Academy were proficient or better in Keystone Algebra I, compared to the state average of 34.1%.

Interestingly, Mariana Bracetti Academy has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The school's spending per student has also increased from $13,485 in 2019-2020 to $16,539 in 2021-2022, which is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as New Foundations Charter School and MaST Community Charter School II, which have higher test scores and graduation rates despite serving more diverse student populations. This suggests that Mariana Bracetti Academy may have opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to further improve its academic outcomes.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1840 Torresdale Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19124-4418


(215) 291-4436

District: Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1277th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,539 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,557

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.5%
African American:
19.9%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Compare Details Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School ranks worse than 81.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School ranks worse than 51.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.12. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.5%), African American (19.9%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School is $16,539.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School 1277th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School 729th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School 347th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 9.54 1376th 1554 11.5%
2017 9.72 1365th 1547 11.8%
2018 10.31 1352nd 1530 11.6%
2019 11.59 1341st 1544 13.1%
2021 10.00 1257th 1433 12.3%
2022 15.15 1265th 1534 17.5%
2023 15.15 1277th 1534 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.97 67th 196 65.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.90 1148th 1414 18.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.83 894th 1043 14.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.63 225th 437 48.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.12 237th 432 45.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.25 627th 643 2.5%
2004 6.64 610th 663 8.0%
2005 3.12 657th 687 4.4%
2006 8.02 680th 736 7.6%
2007 5.91 709th 749 5.3%
2008 6.17 704th 753 6.5%
2009 4.48 736th 770 4.4%
2010 7.14 760th 805 5.6%
2011 10.52 757th 825 8.2%
2012 12.74 739th 834 11.4%
2015 12.49 706th 835 15.4%
2016 11.11 744th 870 14.5%
2017 10.61 754th 877 14.0%
2018 13.13 729th 861 15.3%
2019 11.47 770th 891 13.6%
2021 14.30 672nd 797 15.7%
2022 20.31 673rd 883 23.8%
2023 15.44 729th 893 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.90 683rd 874 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.70 562nd 660 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.68 198th 421 53.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.45 249th 362 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.65 566th 590 4.1%
2005 2.37 564th 593 4.9%
2006 8.60 563rd 604 6.8%
2007 10.95 563rd 615 8.5%
2008 8.98 572nd 621 7.9%
2009 9.40 584th 632 7.6%
2010 11.26 597th 649 8.0%
2011 7.83 614th 660 7.0%
2012 10.99 599th 664 9.8%
2015 29.86 535th 680 21.3%
2016 29.66 525th 677 22.5%
2017 43.80 452nd 663 31.8%
2018 56.65 386th 673 42.6%
2019 46.82 454th 693 34.5%
2021 22.16 457th 537 14.9%
2023 54.12 347th 674 48.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.44 10th 85 88.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.60 193rd 652 70.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.24 240th 502 52.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.76 65th 260 75.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.29 53rd 252 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 0 73 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 27 277 0 553 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2003 27 277 0 553 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2004 19 308 1 675 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
2005 26 363 0 765 1 n/a n/a 0 1155
2006 30 298 0 825 2 n/a n/a 0 1155
2007 24 249 3 635 2 n/a n/a 0 913
2008 38 259 5 783 2 n/a n/a 2 1089
2009 34 261 4 832 0 n/a n/a 0 1131
2010 25 276 4 827 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2011 22 228 0 842 1 0 12 0 1105
2012 23 222 0 854 1 0 15 0 1115
2013 28 245 0 952 1 0 15 0 1241
2014 26 213 1 923 2 1 34 0 1200
2015 29 202 3 998 2 1 53 0 1288
2016 36 183 3 944 2 1 48 0 1217
2017 45 196 3 938 3 1 22 0 1208
2018 40 176 4 921 3 1 18 0 1163
2019 39 185 5 943 3 1 19 0 1195
2020 38 230 5 1014 6 0 29 0 1322
2021 39 285 10 1118 5 0 27 0 1484
2022 39 301 7 1138 2 0 28 0 1515
2023 36 310 8 1175 2 0 26 0 1557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 159 7.0 22.7 0
2002 857 43.0 19.9 61.6
2003 857 43.0 19.9 61.6
2004 1004 52.0 19.3 31.8
2005 1155 62.0 18.6 45.7
2006 1155 61.0 18.9 78.5
2007 913 67.0 13.6 n/a
2008 1089 66.0 16.5 n/a
2009 1131 63.5 17.8 91.5
2010 1132 70.0 16.1 93.8
2011 1105 72.0 15.3 91
2012 1115 75.0 14.8 87.6
2013 1241 73.0 17.0 91.8
2014 1200 72.0 16.6 87.3
2015 1288 69.0 18.6 99.8
2016 1217 65.0 18.7 100
2017 1208 68.5 17.6 99.2
2018 1163 67.0 17.3 100
2019 1195 74.0 16.1 100
2020 1322 84.0 15.7 100
2021 1484 96.0 15.4 99.8
2022 1515 95.0 15.9 99.8
2023 1557 100.0 15.5 99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 159 7.0 22.7 0
2002 857 43.0 19.9 61.6
2003 857 43.0 19.9 61.6
2004 1004 52.0 19.3 31.8
2005 1155 62.0 18.6 45.7
2006 1155 61.0 18.9 78.5
2007 913 67.0 13.6 n/a
2008 1089 66.0 16.5 n/a
2009 1131 63.5 17.8 91.5
2010 1132 70.0 16.1 93.8
2011 1105 72.0 15.3 91
2012 1115 75.0 14.8 87.6
2013 1241 73.0 17.0 91.8
2014 1200 72.0 16.6 87.3
2015 1288 69.0 18.6 99.8
2016 1217 65.0 18.7 100
2017 1208 68.5 17.6 99.2
2018 1163 67.0 17.3 100
2019 1195 74.0 16.1 100
2020 1322 84.0 15.7 100
2021 1484 96.0 15.4 99.8
2022 1515 95.0 15.9 99.8
2023 1557 100.0 15.5 99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,225 (8.8%) $12,670 (91.2%) $13,895
2020 $992 (7.4%) $12,493 (92.7%) $13,484
2021 $1,956 (13.4%) $12,606 (86.6%) $14,562
2022 $3,032 (18.3%) $13,507 (81.7%) $16,539

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1341st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1277th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.6%
Ranks 770th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 729th of 893 Middle schools
 4.8%
Ranks 454th of 693 High schoolsRanks 347th of 674 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)36.621.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)3831.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)5.716.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)55.754.7
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)32.822.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)16.526.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)38.326.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)11.113.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)21.730.1
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)13.215.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)36.128.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)10.17.6
 2.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)23.821.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)20.120.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)61.255.8
 5.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)54.128.7
 25.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)64.263.2
 1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)15.317.4
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)38.742.6
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School)30.927
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11951557
 30.3%
African American185310
 67.6%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic9431175
 24.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3936
 7.7%
Two or More Races1926
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.9%
 0.1%


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Students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School are 75% Hispanic, 20% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,557 students attended Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School.


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