Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
1699 Spring Garden St,  Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
3.9
4.2
1,180 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
98%
Average GPA
3.82
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.82
Reading Proficiency
98%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
710
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
88.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
78%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
401:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
White
40.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.7%
Black
18%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Public HS in Pennsylvania
#1 Best Magnet HS in Pennsylvania
#1 Best Public MS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pennsylvania 430 Students
Temple University 260 Students
University of Pittsburgh 230 Students
Drexel University 215 Students
Penn State 172 Students
New York University 167 Students
Columbia University 132 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 120 Students
Yale University 118 Students
Princeton University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Business 67 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 48 Students
Economics 45 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Chemistry 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 227 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/16/2025
The worst part about the school is the lack of funding. There is always some kind of problem going around the school relating to technological issues.
4.0 Alum
12/28/2024
I recently graduated from Masterman. Overall, I would have to describe my experience there as positive. This school is extremely helpful for students looking to go to a top college/university. There are numerous clubs your child can join in all kinds of fields as well as countless opportunities to get involved in their community. Most of the teachers are incredible and are some of the best in the city.
4.0 Senior
9/13/2024
Masterman is an amazing school in many ways: there are a myriad of different classes one can take, the atmosphere is light and friendly, and students are taught to be leaders in every way. Going here has given me a better education and let me explore higher-level classes. I will say, however, that Masterman's food is lacking. I find it hard to eat in the cafeteria, and my money is constantly being used up for snacks during lunch since I am unable to bring my own lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 39 Reviews
5.0 other
1/15/2024
There is absolutely no school in the entire Delaware valley which can compare to masterman.Going there was the best six years of my life and working there, albeit briefly, was a thrill.I strongly recommend masterman school
4.0 parent
10/26/2023
I would recommend this school because its amazing though the teaching isn't all that great since they teach more of the basic stuff and bullying is a bit of a problem but, over all I think this school is great.
5.0 parent
10/29/2022
I'd really recommend this school. It's a great school.
5.0 parent
11/10/2020
So far my son has had an excellent start to his Masterman education despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School is a public school for students in grades 5-12 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,180 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 98% are proficient in reading. Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.82, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1430 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $631,234. Discover additional schools in the area, like Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School.

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