D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Frederick Douglass Mastery CS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2118 West Norris St., Philadelphia, PA 19121
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
556
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1003.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−32 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−33 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%14%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income30%13%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2118 West Norris St.
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19121
District 4200830
NCES School ID 420083007365
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19121

Understanding the community around Frederick Douglass Mastery CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,671
Per Capita Income $25,560
Poverty Rate 29.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%
High School or Higher 82.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,700
Median Rent $1,116
Owner-Occupied 33.2%
Renter-Occupied 66.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Frederick Douglass Mastery CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 91.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
Two or More Races 3.1%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 556
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Frederick Douglass Mastery CS?
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Mastery CS?
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS has 556 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Mastery CS serve?
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Frederick Douglass Mastery CS receive per student?
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS receives $19,786 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Frederick Douglass Mastery CS in 19121 ▼
Avg Home Value
$189,675
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,608
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
66.8%

Other Schools in 19121

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026