Summary:
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is the sole elementary school located in the Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary district, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school faces significant academic challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a declining performance over the past few years, ranking 1253 out of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary has proficiency rates on the PSSA tests that are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 14.5% of students proficient in Math compared to the state average of 41.7%. The school also faces challenges with a high dropout rate of 1.4% and serves a predominantly low-income population, with 99.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,381 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, which is slightly higher than the state average, the academic performance of Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary remains a significant concern. The data suggests that the school may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.
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