Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Summary:

Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is an elementary school serving 581 students in grades K-8 in Philadelphia, PA. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with particularly poor performance for certain student subgroups.

The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.5% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%, and the school's PSSA English Language Arts proficiency rate was 20.5%, compared to the state average of 53%. The school also has had consistently high dropout rates, ranging from 1.5% to 1.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Despite relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,952 to $19,814 per student, the school has struggled to improve academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby Duckrey Tanner School, Wright Richard R School, and Gideon Edward School, which are part of the Philadelphia City School District, also perform poorly on academic measures but generally outperform Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School. Additionally, the KIPP Philadelphia Charter School and KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School, which are located within a mile of Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School, have slightly better academic performance. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School and the nearby district schools suggests that poverty and related factors may be significant contributors to the poor academic performance in this area of Philadelphia.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2118 West Norris St.
       Philadelphia, PA  19121-2100


(267) 443-0673

District: Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1442nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,814 Help


Students who attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School usually attend:

High:    Strawberry Mansion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School ranks worse than 88.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.58. (See more...)
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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: African American (91%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School is $19,814.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School 1442nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School 786th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School 577th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 10.03 1452nd 1599 9.2%
2015 4.78 1398th 1474 5.2%
2016 3.42 1496th 1554 3.7%
2017 3.75 1484th 1547 4.1%
2018 4.63 1450th 1530 5.2%
2019 9.43 1373rd 1544 11.1%
2021 5.08 1365th 1433 4.7%
2022 4.26 1498th 1534 2.3%
2023 4.68 1483rd 1534 3.3%
2024 5.93 1442nd 1526 5.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.17 1358th 1414 4.0%
2024 9.18 1339th 1432 6.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.92 1383rd 1488 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.78 963rd 1043 7.7%
2024 15.91 973rd 1084 10.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.93 1419th 1495 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.96 376th 437 14.0%
2024 26.17 345th 437 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 9.42 760th 834 8.9%
2015 7.00 767th 835 8.1%
2016 6.64 800th 870 8.0%
2017 9.60 765th 877 12.8%
2018 11.33 746th 861 13.4%
2019 15.14 721st 891 19.1%
2021 14.20 673rd 797 15.6%
2022 7.22 843rd 883 4.5%
2023 11.08 781st 893 12.5%
2024 10.58 786th 891 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.51 741st 874 15.2%
2024 14.32 763rd 877 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.01 718th 860 16.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.03 498th 660 24.5%
2024 19.57 594th 672 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.07 806th 870 7.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.68 292nd 421 30.6%
2024 30.38 281st 408 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 646 0 9 0 0 0 0 655
2012 0 735 0 9 0 0 0 0 744
2013 0 752 2 11 0 0 0 0 765
2014 1 750 1 5 0 0 0 0 757
2015 0 772 1 6 4 0 0 0 783
2016 4 748 0 8 0 0 3 0 763
2017 4 741 0 8 0 0 4 0 757
2018 0 736 0 9 0 0 4 0 749
2019 1 707 1 15 0 0 5 0 729
2020 0 678 1 15 0 0 4 0 698
2021 0 670 1 23 1 1 9 0 705
2022 3 613 2 24 0 1 10 0 653
2023 6 535 0 26 1 1 12 0 581
2024 5 506 2 25 1 0 17 0 556

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

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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 Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 655 40.1 16.3 99.5
2012 744 62.0 12.0 99.6
2013 765 65.0 11.7 99.6
2014 757 68.0 11.1 95
2015 783 82.0 9.5 99.6
2016 763 56.0 13.6 86.2
2017 757 41.7 18.1 n/a
2018 749 48.0 15.6 99.3
2019 729 32.0 22.7 98.8
2020 698 39.0 17.8 n/a
2021 705 37.0 19.0 99.4
2022 653 38.0 17.1 97.7
2023 581 37.0 15.7 n/a
2024 556 32.0 17.3 99.5

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 Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 655 40.1 16.3 99.5
2012 744 62.0 12.0 99.6
2013 765 65.0 11.7 99.6
2014 757 68.0 11.1 95
2015 783 82.0 9.5 99.6
2016 763 56.0 13.6 86.2
2017 757 41.7 18.1 n/a
2018 749 48.0 15.6 99.3
2019 729 32.0 22.7 98.8
2020 698 39.0 17.8 n/a
2021 705 37.0 19.0 99.4
2022 653 38.0 17.1 97.7
2023 581 37.0 15.7 n/a
2024 556 32.0 17.3 99.5

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 Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,598 (10.7%) $13,353 (89.3%) $14,952
2020 $1,363 (9.0%) $13,824 (91.0%) $15,187
2021 $1,821 (11.1%) $14,637 (88.9%) $16,458
2022 $4,556 (23.0%) $15,258 (77.0%) $19,814

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1373rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1483rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.8%
Ranks 721st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 781st of 893 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)26.912.9
 14%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)23.610
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)14.73.6
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)5823.2
 34.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)37.69.4
 28.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)13.33.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)18.719.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)11.73.6
 8.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)31.719.3
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)64.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)36.722
 14.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)8.48.8
 0.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)41.217.9
 23.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)3130.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)13.46.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)49.720.6
 29.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School)29.718.3
 11.4%
   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 Students729581
 20.3%
African American707535
 24.3%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1526
 73.3%
Pacific Islander01
White16
 500%
Two or More Races512
 140%


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Students who attend Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School usually go on to attend:

High : Strawberry Mansion High School

Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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