Masterman Julia R Sec School

Summary:

Masterman Julia R Sec School is a highly-ranked public high school in the Philadelphia City School District, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 1,186 students. This school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Masterman Julia R Sec School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math, PSSA Science, and PSSA English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. The school also maintains a very high graduation rate of 99.1% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.2%. Masterman's diverse student population includes 40.89% White, 17.96% African American, 7.67% Hispanic, 24.7% Asian, and 8.6% two or more races, and the school ranks among the top in Pennsylvania for the performance of various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, White, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Vaux HS: A Big Picture School, Constitution High School, and Bodine William W High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and resource allocation, making it a model for other schools in the district and the state.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-12

 1699 Spring Garden St
       Philadelphia, PA  19130-3913


(215) 400-7580

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,137 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  1,186

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
Asian:
24.7%
African American:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Masterman Julia R Sec School ranks better than 99.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Masterman Julia R Sec School ranks better than 99.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.74. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Masterman Julia R Sec 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 Student population at Masterman Julia R Sec School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), Asian (24.7%), African American (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Masterman Julia R Sec School is 22. 51 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Masterman Julia R Sec School employs 53.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Masterman Julia R Sec School is $15,137. 46 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Masterman Julia R Sec School:

SchoolDigger ranks Masterman Julia R Sec School 1st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Masterman Julia R Sec School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Masterman Julia R Sec School 2nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Masterman Julia R Sec School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Masterman Julia R Sec School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 97.17 2nd 643 99.7%
2004 97.21 2nd 663 99.7%
2005 98.02 2nd 687 99.7%
2006 95.87 1st 736 99.9%
2007 94.71 2nd 749 99.7%
2008 94.83 3rd 753 99.6%
2009 95.02 2nd 770 99.7%
2010 92.98 3rd 805 99.6%
2011 91.33 6th 825 99.3%
2012 91.83 3rd 834 99.6%
2013 94.44 1st 758 99.9%
2014 94.62 1st 728 99.9%
2015 98.84 1st 835 99.9%
2016 98.63 1st 870 99.9%
2017 98.82 1st 877 99.9%
2018 98.91 1st 861 99.9%
2019 98.93 1st 891 99.9%
2021 99.30 1st 797 99.9%
2022 99.40 1st 883 99.9%
2023 98.81 1st 893 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.13 2nd 187 98.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.46 2nd 874 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.94 1st 144 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.93 1st 421 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.80 1st 362 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.47 1st 681 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Masterman Julia R Sec School

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Rank History for all high school students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 99.36 1st 583 99.8%
2004 98.87 1st 590 99.8%
2005 97.47 1st 593 99.8%
2006 94.94 1st 604 99.8%
2007 94.00 3rd 615 99.5%
2008 96.50 1st 621 99.8%
2009 96.47 1st 632 99.8%
2010 95.98 3rd 649 99.5%
2011 95.76 1st 660 99.8%
2012 95.60 1st 664 99.8%
2013 96.87 2nd 591 99.7%
2014 96.47 1st 580 99.8%
2015 95.42 1st 680 99.9%
2016 93.53 1st 677 99.9%
2017 94.88 1st 663 99.8%
2018 94.66 2nd 673 99.7%
2019 95.24 3rd 693 99.6%
2021 93.76 2nd 537 99.6%
2022 95.17 3rd 634 99.5%
2023 98.74 2nd 674 99.7%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.05 1st 129 99.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.85 1st 652 99.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.60 5th 112 95.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.72 1st 260 99.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Masterman Julia R Sec School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.03 2nd 577 99.7%
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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.

Masterman Julia R Sec School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 28, 2015

Open Quote The best school in the School District of Philadelphia.
Pros - really smart kids, dedicated teachers, great diversity across the City.
Cons - overcrowded classrooms with over 30 in a class, Building is old and in desperate need of upgrade.
Unwillingness of politicians to fund the schools leads to no extra resources. The school succeeds because it is an academic magnet school and if you don't work, you don't get promoted. The students deserve a better school district. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Open Quote An exceptional school squarely focused on student academic success. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Masterman Julia R Sec School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 500 61 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
1989 399 507 50 23 2 n/a n/a 0 981
1990 398 519 49 24 2 n/a n/a 0 992
1991 411 509 45 25 2 n/a n/a 0 992
1992 444 527 45 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1046
1993 463 527 50 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1065
1994 510 483 53 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
1995 584 460 50 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1132
1996 584 460 50 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1132
1997 611 445 60 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1154
1998 642 430 71 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1181
1999 645 394 79 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1162
2000 617 394 98 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
2001 606 390 105 50 3 n/a n/a 0 1154
2002 590 369 136 62 2 n/a n/a 0 1159
2003 590 369 136 62 2 n/a n/a 0 1159
2004 591 357 160 69 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
2005 575 356 175 85 3 n/a n/a 0 1194
2006 563 370 176 91 3 n/a n/a 0 1203
2007 555 385 189 87 3 n/a n/a 0 1219
2008 556 374 204 80 1 n/a n/a 15 1230
2009 543 354 211 75 3 n/a n/a 25 1211
2010 529 341 221 74 3 n/a n/a 37 1205
2011 497 334 239 72 3 0 36 0 1181
2012 492 306 254 73 1 0 42 0 1168
2013 481 299 273 71 1 0 49 0 1174
2014 486 271 289 73 1 0 58 0 1178
2015 481 239 310 64 1 0 85 0 1180
2016 471 215 330 57 1 0 110 0 1184
2017 467 205 330 65 1 0 122 0 1190
2018 469 187 347 64 0 0 130 0 1197
2019 492 188 352 64 2 0 116 0 1214
2020 500 185 330 70 2 1 119 0 1207
2021 523 174 325 71 2 1 108 0 1204
2022 485 188 309 89 2 2 105 0 1180
2023 485 213 293 91 0 2 102 0 1186

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 Masterman Julia R Sec School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1020 57.0 17.8 n/a
1989 981 54.0 18.1 n/a
1990 992 50.0 19.8 0
1991 992 47.0 21.1 n/a
1992 1046 43.0 24.3 n/a
1993 1065 50.0 21.3 n/a
1994 1074 49.0 21.9 n/a
1995 1132 56.0 20.2 n/a
1996 1132 56.0 20.2 n/a
1997 1154 58.0 19.9 n/a
1998 1181 58.0 20.4 n/a
1999 1162 60.0 19.4 n/a
2000 1160 64.0 18.1 2.9
2001 1154 67.0 17.2 8.8
2002 1159 60.0 19.3 12.3
2003 1159 60.0 19.3 12.3
2004 1179 62.1 19.0 14.1
2005 1194 64.1 18.6 12
2006 1203 65.2 18.5 18.9
2007 1219 65.0 18.8 16
2008 1230 79.2 15.5 21.6
2009 1211 64.0 18.9 20.9
2010 1205 66.1 18.2 22.9
2011 1181 63.9 18.4 24.1
2012 1168 57.8 20.2 24.7
2013 1174 58.4 20.0 30.6
2014 1178 53.5 21.9 32.3
2015 1180 55.0 21.4 30.4
2016 1184 56.0 21.1 100
2017 1190 57.5 20.6 100
2018 1197 54.8 21.8 99.9
2019 1214 55.1 22.0 99.9
2020 1207 50.8 23.7 100
2021 1204 52.0 23.1 99.8
2022 1180 53.7 21.9 99.7
2023 1186 53.9 22.0 100

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 Masterman Julia R Sec School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1020 57.0 17.8 n/a
1989 981 54.0 18.1 n/a
1990 992 50.0 19.8 0
1991 992 47.0 21.1 n/a
1992 1046 43.0 24.3 n/a
1993 1065 50.0 21.3 n/a
1994 1074 49.0 21.9 n/a
1995 1132 56.0 20.2 n/a
1996 1132 56.0 20.2 n/a
1997 1154 58.0 19.9 n/a
1998 1181 58.0 20.4 n/a
1999 1162 60.0 19.4 n/a
2000 1160 64.0 18.1 2.9
2001 1154 67.0 17.2 8.8
2002 1159 60.0 19.3 12.3
2003 1159 60.0 19.3 12.3
2004 1179 62.1 19.0 14.1
2005 1194 64.1 18.6 12
2006 1203 65.2 18.5 18.9
2007 1219 65.0 18.8 16
2008 1230 79.2 15.5 21.6
2009 1211 64.0 18.9 20.9
2010 1205 66.1 18.2 22.9
2011 1181 63.9 18.4 24.1
2012 1168 57.8 20.2 24.7
2013 1174 58.4 20.0 30.6
2014 1178 53.5 21.9 32.3
2015 1180 55.0 21.4 30.4
2016 1184 56.0 21.1 100
2017 1190 57.5 20.6 100
2018 1197 54.8 21.8 99.9
2019 1214 55.1 22.0 99.9
2020 1207 50.8 23.7 100
2021 1204 52.0 23.1 99.8
2022 1180 53.7 21.9 99.7
2023 1186 53.9 22.0 100

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 Masterman Julia R Sec School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $904 (7.2%) $11,653 (92.8%) $12,556
2020 $853 (6.7%) $11,920 (93.3%) $12,773
2021 $2,263 (16.9%) $11,128 (83.1%) $13,390
2022 $7,658 (50.6%) $7,480 (49.4%) $15,137

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Masterman Julia R Sec School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 1st of 893 Middle schools
 0%
Ranks 3rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 674 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Masterman Julia R Sec School)98.176.2
 21.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Masterman Julia R Sec School)10082.5
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Masterman Julia R Sec School)9771.9
 25.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Masterman Julia R Sec School)10092.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Masterman Julia R Sec School)96.991.9
 5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Masterman Julia R Sec School)10099.4
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Masterman Julia R Sec School)9287
 5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Masterman Julia R Sec School)98.798.9
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Masterman Julia R Sec School)98.8100
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Masterman Julia R Sec School)99.1100
 0.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Masterman Julia R Sec School)10098.3
 1.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Masterman Julia R Sec School)100100
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Masterman Julia R Sec School)96.181.9
 14.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Masterman Julia R Sec School)98.798.9
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Masterman Julia R Sec School)99.894
 5.8%
   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 Students12141186
 2.3%
African American188213
 13.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian352293
 16.8%
Hispanic6491
 42.2%
Pacific Islander02
White492485
 1.4%
Two or More Races116102
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


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Yes! Masterman Julia R Sec School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,186 students attended Masterman Julia R Sec School.

Students at Masterman Julia R Sec School are 41% White, 25% Asian, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.


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