Mayfair School

Mayfair School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with 1,688 students. While the school is one of the larger ones in the district, it has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Mayfair School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, only 29.7% of Mayfair students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 41.7% statewide and 25% in the Philadelphia district.

Mayfair School's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups. While African American and English Language Learner students perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state, the school struggles with its White and disabled student populations, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania schools for these groups. Additionally, Mayfair School has higher dropout rates than the state average, ranging from 0.9% to 5.5% over the past few years, compared to the Pennsylvania average of around 1.5%.

Interestingly, Mayfair School's performance is generally lower than the other nearby public schools in the Philadelphia district, such as Holme Thomas School, Northeast Community Propel Academy, and Solis-Cohen Solomon School. These schools, while still struggling, tend to outperform Mayfair across academic metrics. Addressing the challenges faced by Mayfair School will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource optimization, and a deeper understanding of the unique needs and barriers faced by the school community.