Franklin Towne Chs vs. Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
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School Overview
School
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Top Rankings
Franklin Towne Chs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,292 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Towne Chs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,492 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,292 students
1,492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
107 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#744 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
68%
n/a
Graduation Rate
96%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
106
Grade 1 Students
-
111
Grade 2 Students
-
107
Grade 3 Students
-
110
Grade 4 Students
-
111
Grade 5 Students
-
109
Grade 6 Students
-
111
Grade 7 Students
-
114
Grade 8 Students
-
117
Grade 9 Students
340
137
Grade 10 Students
333
125
Grade 11 Students
331
123
Grade 12 Students
288
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
14%
% Hispanic
32%
15%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
46%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%