Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

Summary:

Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving 513 students in grades K-5 in Philadelphia, PA, a city with a predominantly African American population. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools academically and struggling to effectively serve its most vulnerable student populations.

Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary's academic performance is well below state averages, with only 11.9% of students proficient or better in Math and low 20s proficiency rates in English Language Arts on the PSSA tests. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past few years, and it ranks in the bottom 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American students and the bottom 10% for low socioeconomic status and disabled students. Despite a high level of spending per student, which has increased from $14,333 in 2018-2019 to $21,722 in 2021-2022, the school has not seen improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, some nearby public schools, such as Lingelbach Anna L School and Fitler Academics Plus, have significantly higher proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts, suggesting that high-performing schools can exist in the same geographic area. However, other nearby schools, like Kelly John B School, Logan James School, and Cooke Jay Middle School, also perform poorly on academic measures, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

67 E Bringhurst Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144-2338

(215) 951-4003

District: Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1411^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,722

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.8%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.8%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary is 18.3. (See more...)

Compare Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary is $21,722.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary 1411^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary 582^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	3.21	1503^rd	1544	2.7%
2021	3.32	1420^th	1433	0.9%
2022	4.15	1502^nd	1534	2.1%
2023	7.44	1411^th	1534	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.38	1270^th	1414	10.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.52	904^th	1043	13.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.75	276^th	437	36.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	470	0	28	4	15	517
2018	0	467	1	26	4	6	504
2019	0	484	1	23	5	4	517
2020	3	484	0	25	4	7	523
2021	3	462	0	27	1	12	505
2022	2	450	0	24	1	15	492
2023	2	471	0	25	1	14	513

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 Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	517	18.3	28.2	n/a
2018	504	31.0	16.2	99.8
2019	517	24.0	21.5	99.2
2020	523	30.0	17.4	n/a
2021	505	30.8	16.3	99
2022	492	34.0	14.4	98.6
2023	513	28.0	18.3	n/a

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 Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	517	18.3	28.2	n/a
2018	504	31.0	16.2	99.8
2019	517	24.0	21.5	99.2
2020	523	30.0	17.4	n/a
2021	505	30.8	16.3	99
2022	492	34.0	14.4	98.6
2023	513	28.0	18.3	n/a

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 Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,349 (9.4%)	$12,984 (90.6%)	$14,333
2020	$1,206 (7.8%)	$14,231 (92.2%)	$15,437
2021	$1,776 (11.3%)	$13,936 (88.7%)	$15,713
2022	$5,586 (25.7%)	$16,136 (74.3%)	$21,722

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1503^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1411^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	3.9	14.8	10.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	16	25.9	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	2.5	7.1	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	35.8	37	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	29.7	17.2	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	6.6	13.6	7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	20	20.9	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	4.3	11.9	7.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	35.8	37	1.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary)	22	21.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	517	513	0.8%
African American	484	471	2.7%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	23	25	8.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	4	14	250%

Schools Near Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	67 E Bringhurst Street	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 951-4003	513	28	18.3		2 (0.4%)	471 (91.8%)	25 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	7.4	1411^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.0%		4.1	1502^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	2.1%	91	14.8	7.1	13.6				11.9	37.0		37.0	25.9	17.2	20.9				21.5	$21,722	$5,586	$16,136
Fitler Academics Plus	Public	K-8	140 W Seymour St	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3610	162	17	9.3	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	159 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	16.5	1258^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.0%		12.3	1307^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.8%	49	15.0	14.8	8.3	22.7	20.0	4.5	14.7	44.4	36.3	40.9	30.0	14.8	16.7	54.6	47.6	68.2	39.6	$22,036	$10,827	$11,209
Kelly John B School	Public	K-5	5116 Pulaski Ave	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3580	336	32	10.4	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	308 (91.7%)	17 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	13.7	1289^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.0%		5.3	1465^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.5%	176	11.3	19.6	7.1				13.0	62.0		62.0	26.9	33.3	17.1				26.4	$20,808	$9,654	$11,154
Logan James School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Lindley Ave	Philadelphia	19141	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3670	255	25	10.0	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	224 (87.8%)	24 (9.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	6.2	1439^th of 1534 public elementary schools	6.2%		6.1	1445^th of 1534 public elementary schools	5.8%	6	20.4	7.9	0.0				9.5	29.0		29.0	25.0	21.1	11.4				19.1	$21,485	$9,487	$11,998
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary	Public, Charter	K-8	5650 Sprague Street	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 951-5689	658	39	16.8		4 (0.6%)	572 (86.9%)	45 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.8%)	7	1425^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.8	1423^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	7.2%	2	5.4	3.3	10.1	3.2	3.1	0.0	4.2	41.9	21.6	31.5	20.0	20.9	11.9	29.0	23.8	28.2	22.3	$19,228	$4,714	$14,514
Pennell Joseph School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Nedro Ave	Philadelphia	19141	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3680	311	24	12.7	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	284 (91.3%)	13 (4.2%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	7.4	1412^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.0%		5.4	1462^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	4.7%	50	19.2	12.5	10.0				14.4	30.8		30.8	25.5	10.0	22.5				19.8	$21,810	$11,243	$10,568
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School	Public	K-8	430 E Washington Ln	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3640	449	33	13.4	99.3%	3 (0.7%)	419 (93.3%)	16 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	4.7	1485^th of 1534 public elementary schools	3.2%		3.9	1513^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.4%	28	3.1	2.6	0.0	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.8	25.7	15.5	19.4	13.3	13.9	7.7	23.1	12.5	11.4	14.5	$19,850	$9,076	$10,774
Steel Edward School	Public	PK, KG-8	4301 Wayne Ave	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3910	331	35	9.4	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	294 (88.8%)	25 (7.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	3.6	1515^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.2%		3.8	1519^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.0%	4	2.9	5.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.4	31.5	12.9	23.1	13.3	13.2	10.0	10.5	15.0	9.4	12.0	$24,065	$13,134	$10,932
Cooke Jay Middle School	Public	K-8	1300 W Louden St	Philadelphia	19141	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8330	369	38	9.7	100.0%	6 (1.6%)	301 (81.6%)	39 (10.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	4.1	1506^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.8%		4.1	1503^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	2.0%	3	11.4	7.7	2.3	2.2	5.6	0.0	5.0	23.1	8.6	17.7	13.5	14.7	9.8	8.7	23.1	29.2	15.8	$23,764	$10,515	$13,249
Lingelbach Anna L School	Public	K-8	6340 Wayne Ave	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3630	301	25	11.8	100.0%	35 (11.6%)	242 (80.4%)	16 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	27.5	1149^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.1%		16	1253^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	18.3%	104	37.6	29.0	21.9	10.8	11.5	6.8	19.4	48.4	27.6	38.4	71.0	41.9	37.5	25.0	41.1	24.1	39.9	$23,782	$11,328	$12,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary

How many students attend Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary?

Students at Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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