Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary

1201 W Rush Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133

www.masterycharter.org

Charter School 448 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mastery Charter School – Clymer Elementary is a public charter school located in the Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia. As part of the Mastery Schools network, the campus operates under a "no-excuses" educational model that emphasizes high academic expectations, structured classroom environments, and a focus on college readiness. The school serves students in grades K–6 and is known for its intensive approach to literacy and mathematics, aiming to provide a rigorous alternative to the traditional district-run schools in the area.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community integration. Mastery Clymer utilizes a specific behavioral framework designed to foster a culture of respect and achievement among its student body. Because it is a public charter, it is tuition-free and open to students living within Philadelphia, though enrollment is subject to capacity and a lottery system if demand exceeds available spots. The school is highly focused on closing the achievement gap and preparing its young learners for success in secondary education and beyond.

448

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	56
Black	372
Two or More	9
American Indian	8

Black
372 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (12.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.8 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary
Phone:	(215)227-8610
Website:	http://www.masterycharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 54