Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Math Civics and Sciences Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 1-12 with a total enrollment of 912 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 96% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 95.1% to 100% over the past 5 years, and low dropout rates, consistently below 0.3%, it struggles significantly with academic performance compared to state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 2.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math across all grades, compared to the state average of 39.3%. Similarly, the school's performance in PSSA Science (23.6% proficient) and PSSA English Language Arts (24% proficient) lagged behind the state averages of 65.6% and 53.8%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.57% to 84.07% over the past 3 years, indicating a student population with a lower socioeconomic status compared to the state.

When comparing Math Civics and Sciences Charter School to other nearby charter schools, such as Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams, Esperanza Academy Charter School, and Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance lags behind its peers. Additionally, some nearby charter schools, such as Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus, have more diverse student bodies with significant percentages of White, Hispanic, and Asian students.


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Public, Charter, Alternative 1-12

 447 N Broad St
       Philadelphia, PA  19123-3610


(215) 923-4880

District: Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1478th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  912

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.2%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Compare Details Math Civics and Sciences Charter School ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Math Civics and Sciences Charter School ranks worse than 80% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Math Civics and Sciences Charter School ranks worse than 86.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.26. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Math Civics and Sciences 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: African American (96.2%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Math Civics and Sciences Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1478th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Math Civics and Sciences Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 714th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Math Civics and Sciences Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 581st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Math Civics and Sciences Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.43 1237th 1302 5.0%
2004 1.32 1260th 1308 3.7%
2005 1.07 1272nd 1299 2.1%
2006 7.29 1447th 1545 6.3%
2007 15.20 1393rd 1555 10.4%
2008 11.27 1424th 1551 8.2%
2009 16.48 1383rd 1549 10.7%
2010 13.11 1434th 1579 9.2%
2011 30.50 1298th 1597 18.7%
2012 14.56 1409th 1599 11.9%
2015 7.95 1340th 1474 9.1%
2016 12.40 1334th 1554 14.2%
2017 14.60 1305th 1547 15.6%
2018 15.63 1286th 1530 15.9%
2019 10.32 1361st 1544 11.9%
2022 4.43 1492nd 1534 2.7%
2023 4.83 1478th 1534 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.75 1368th 1414 3.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.53 382nd 437 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.47 606th 643 5.8%
2004 3.75 626th 663 5.6%
2005 9.02 625th 687 9.0%
2006 9.36 672nd 736 8.7%
2007 12.34 670th 749 10.5%
2008 8.89 690th 753 8.4%
2009 20.20 657th 770 14.7%
2010 14.72 718th 805 10.8%
2011 11.48 750th 825 9.1%
2012 21.33 689th 834 17.4%
2015 14.22 689th 835 17.5%
2016 14.14 719th 870 17.4%
2017 22.53 658th 877 25.0%
2018 24.84 637th 861 26.0%
2019 18.34 697th 891 21.8%
2022 12.46 754th 883 14.6%
2023 16.61 714th 893 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.65 701st 874 19.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.39 218th 421 48.2%
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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 Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.27 559th 583 4.1%
2004 25.67 486th 590 17.6%
2005 7.66 544th 593 8.3%
2006 32.86 488th 604 19.2%
2007 45.60 424th 615 31.1%
2008 33.60 490th 621 21.1%
2009 38.55 480th 632 24.1%
2010 52.60 368th 649 43.3%
2011 47.12 434th 660 34.2%
2012 19.97 578th 664 13.0%
2015 4.76 620th 680 8.8%
2016 4.56 614th 677 9.3%
2017 0.98 650th 663 2.0%
2018 1.66 647th 673 3.9%
2019 2.41 653rd 693 5.8%
2022 6.64 586th 634 7.6%
2023 13.26 581st 674 13.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.50 563rd 652 13.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.37 145th 260 44.2%
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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.

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 Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 6 679 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 7 738 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2002 5 910 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2003 5 910 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2004 4 912 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 919
2005 3 896 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 903
2006 2 897 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 904
2007 3 913 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2008 12 862 0 17 2 n/a n/a 3 896
2009 3 889 0 16 0 n/a n/a 2 910
2010 4 883 1 14 0 n/a n/a 3 905
2011 3 890 0 18 0 0 5 0 916
2012 3 880 0 18 1 0 4 0 906
2013 2 900 0 21 1 0 6 0 930
2014 2 940 0 20 1 0 5 0 968
2015 2 972 0 16 0 0 9 0 999
2016 2 945 0 12 0 0 12 0 971
2017 3 973 0 11 0 0 16 0 1003
2018 1 960 0 12 0 0 13 0 986
2019 0 983 0 11 0 0 19 0 1013
2020 0 982 0 8 0 0 11 0 1001
2021 0 989 0 13 0 0 11 0 1013
2022 0 923 1 14 0 0 16 0 954
2023 1 877 0 16 1 0 17 0 912

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 Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 688 39.4 17.5 0
2001 748 43.4 17.2 0
2002 917 55.4 16.6 41.2
2003 917 55.4 16.6 41.2
2004 919 62.4 14.7 0
2005 903 62.0 14.6 41.9
2006 904 58.0 15.6 44.7
2007 925 60.4 15.3 55.2
2008 896 96.0 9.3 57.2
2009 910 58.5 15.6 42.1
2010 905 63.5 14.2 76.1
2011 916 63.5 14.4 77.4
2012 906 64.0 14.1 79.1
2013 930 63.0 14.7 82.2
2014 968 62.0 15.6 81.2
2015 999 64.0 15.6 99.7
2016 971 59.0 16.4 100
2017 1003 60.0 16.7 99.9
2018 986 61.0 16.1 n/a
2019 1013 59.0 17.1 66.8
2020 1001 57.0 17.5 n/a
2021 1013 59.0 17.1 79.6
2022 954 56.0 17.0 84.1
2023 912 53.0 17.2 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 Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 688 39.4 17.5 0
2001 748 43.4 17.2 0
2002 917 55.4 16.6 41.2
2003 917 55.4 16.6 41.2
2004 919 62.4 14.7 0
2005 903 62.0 14.6 41.9
2006 904 58.0 15.6 44.7
2007 925 60.4 15.3 55.2
2008 896 96.0 9.3 57.2
2009 910 58.5 15.6 42.1
2010 905 63.5 14.2 76.1
2011 916 63.5 14.4 77.4
2012 906 64.0 14.1 79.1
2013 930 63.0 14.7 82.2
2014 968 62.0 15.6 81.2
2015 999 64.0 15.6 99.7
2016 971 59.0 16.4 100
2017 1003 60.0 16.7 99.9
2018 986 61.0 16.1 n/a
2019 1013 59.0 17.1 66.8
2020 1001 57.0 17.5 n/a
2021 1013 59.0 17.1 79.6
2022 954 56.0 17.0 84.1
2023 912 53.0 17.2 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 Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,105 (10.7%) $9,237 (89.3%) $10,342
2020 $1,059 (10.6%) $8,930 (89.4%) $9,988
2021 $955 (10.2%) $8,396 (89.8%) $9,352
2022 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Math Civics and Sciences Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1361st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1478th of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.2%
Ranks 697th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 714th of 893 Middle schools
 1.7%
Ranks 653rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 581st of 674 High schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)26.44.7
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)3116.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)9.70
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)49.420
 29.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)26.39.3
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)15.61.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)38.914.1
 24.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)8.42.9
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)38.531.2
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)13.41.9
 11.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)51.840.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)7.42.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)26.927.4
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)34.138.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)9.614.8
 5.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)711.3
 4.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)3140.6
 9.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)13.72.2
 11.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)38.223.6
 14.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Math Civics and Sciences Charter School)36.924
 12.9%
   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 Students1013912
 10%
African American983877
 10.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%


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Students at Math Civics and Sciences Charter School are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 912 students attended Math Civics and Sciences Charter School.

Math Civics and Sciences Charter School ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.


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