MASTERY CS-SMEDLEY CAMPUS

Mastery CS-Smedley Campus is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Mastery CS-Smedley Campus school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 744 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Mastery CS-Smedley Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mastery Charter School – Smedley Campus is a public charter school located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Mastery Charter Schools network, the Smedley campus operates on the organization’s signature "Mastery" model, which emphasizes high academic standards, personalized learning plans, and a structured environment designed to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its rigorous approach to literacy and mathematics. By utilizing a data-driven instructional strategy, teachers at Smedley are able to monitor individual student progress closely, providing targeted support to ensure that every child masters core competencies. In addition to its academic curriculum, the campus promotes a culture of "choice and results," aiming to provide Philadelphia families with a high-quality educational alternative that focuses on both character development and academic achievement.

For more information, contact Mastery CS-Smedley Campus at (215) 537-2525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.