The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School spans kindergarten through twelfth grade as a single unified school serving a population that is overwhelmingly Hispanic and Black, with virtually all enrolled students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school operates in a Northeast Philadelphia location on Torresdale Avenue. With roughly fifteen hundred students across the full K-12 band, it is a mid-sized charter operation for its grade span and geography.
The school's recent state test results show proficiency rates well below the broader state context. In grades three through eight mathematics, roughly one in five students scored at the proficient level. English language arts performance was better but still low, with proficiency near two in ten. These figures reflect the academic starting point for most of the school's population; a parent evaluating this school should factor in that the school serves a student body facing substantial economic barriers and that the test results document where students currently sit on state measures. Whether and how the school's instructional approach, resource allocation, or support systems are shaping these outcomes would be worth exploring directly with the school.
The enrollment distribution shows healthy numbers in the early grades (kindergarten through fifth grade ranges in the low to mid-one hundreds per grade) and then narrows significantly at the middle and high school levels, with grades six through twelve each serving fewer students. This pattern is common in charter schools and may reflect attrition as students progress, family relocation, or enrollment choices; a parent with a middle or high school student might ask the school about retention and what academic and social supports exist for older students.
Philadelphia itself is a large, historically anchored city organized around neighborhoods, with a strong public library system, an extensive park network, and among the most walkable blocks in the United States. The city is in a period of moderate growth centered in Center City and University City, with healthcare, higher education, and life sciences forming the economic core. The immediate Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood around the school tends toward rowhouse residential character and commercial corridors typical of outer neighborhoods.
The school's charter was recently renewed by the Philadelphia Board of Education in June 2024, confirming its continued authorization to operate. This renewal is foundational because it answers the stability question for any family considering the school: it will remain open and available to enroll Philadelphia students for the multi-year period ahead.
No data on specialized populations such as English learners or students with Individualized Education Programs was available, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about the scope and delivery of supports in those areas. High school graduation data, attendance rates, and staffing details were also not in the available materials. The school's course offerings, dual enrollment or career pathways, and any distinctive programs or pedagogical approach were not documented in the provided sources, making this another area worth exploring directly with school leadership or current families.
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