New Foundations Charter School vs. Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Should you attend New Foundations Charter School or Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
New Foundations Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
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 1,508 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Foundations Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% 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 36%). 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,508 students
1,486 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#843 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
68%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
109
Grade 1 Students
74
106
Grade 2 Students
86
109
Grade 3 Students
84
113
Grade 4 Students
84
112
Grade 5 Students
87
113
Grade 6 Students
84
114
Grade 7 Students
78
113
Grade 8 Students
82
114
Grade 9 Students
275
127
Grade 10 Students
212
130
Grade 11 Students
157
115
Grade 12 Students
134
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
28%
14%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
36%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
