The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in English language arts. The lowest is 50% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School is a K-12 charter serving a cross-section of Philadelphia's student population from a location in Northeast Philadelphia. The school enrolls a substantial and balanced student body across all thirteen grade levels, with a racial makeup that leans slightly toward white students but includes meaningful Asian, Hispanic, and Black enrollment. More than half the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the population solidly in the moderate-to-high economic need range.
The school's latest state testing data shows a school still finding its footing academically. In grades 3 through 8 English language arts, about half of students tested achieved proficiency, while in math, the proficiency rate sits just over half. These results are well below state and county midpoints for comparable grades. The school does not report a high school graduation rate, so four-year outcomes are not available. A parent considering this school would want to reach out directly about the school's recent academic trajectory and any targeted supports it has put in place, particularly if a student has struggled in prior settings or needs strong grounding in core academics.
That said, the charter network itself is expanding materially. The original Byberry campus underwent charter renewal with the School District of Philadelphia in 2022, securing its continued operation. More notably, the Mathematics Science & Technology network has opened a second full K-12 campus in the Tacony neighborhood and a third campus, called Roosevelt, in Northeast Philadelphia on the Crown Way, which adds substantial new capacity to the network. The Tacony location also recently completed a major phase-two expansion doubling its educational space with new robotics testing zones and outdoor learning areas. These investments signal that the organization has backing and long-term intent.
The school's name and network identity rest on STEM integration, a curricular identity that appeals to families seeking a science and engineering-focused pathway. The three-campus model also means families choosing this charter can potentially stay within the network across K-12, rather than moving schools at transition points.
Philadelphia itself is a dense, highly walkable historic city with strong neighborhood character. The school's Northeast Philadelphia location is residential and car-oriented compared to Center City, though SEPTA transit access is present. Median home values in the school's ZIP code run higher than the state average and are holding steady. The city is in a period of moderate growth, with the largest new housing activity concentrated in Center City rather than the outer neighborhoods, though redevelopment projects including Navy Yard mixed-use development and office-to-residential conversions are ongoing across multiple districts.
Data on the school's special education services and English learner support were not available. The school does not report chronic absenteeism or discipline metrics, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about attendance patterns, student safety, and how the school supports students with gaps or complex needs. The school's website and enrollment materials would be the best starting points for questions about its curriculum scope, before-and-after school programming, and support structure for families.
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