D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Mastery CS John Wister Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 67 E Bringhurst Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
497
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%12/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −16 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 proficiency22% (−40 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−42 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
Black22%3%reading -14 pts, math -17 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income22%3%reading -26 pts, math -31 pts1st 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 67 E Bringhurst Street
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19144
District 4200889
NCES School ID 420088907599
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19144

Understanding the community around Mastery CS John Wister Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,078
Per Capita Income $28,337
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%
High School or Higher 89.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,900
Median Rent $1,041
Owner-Occupied 36.6%
Renter-Occupied 63.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mastery CS John Wister Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 91.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Two or More Races 3.0%
White 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 497
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mastery CS John Wister Elementary?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 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 Mastery CS John Wister Elementary?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary has 497 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Mastery CS John Wister Elementary serve?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Mastery CS John Wister Elementary receive per student?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary receives $21,947 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mastery CS John Wister Elementary in 19144 ▼
Avg Home Value
$184,426
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,499
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
63.4%

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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