Decatur Stephen Sch vs MaST Community CS III
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
MaST Community CS III
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,290 students
| Measure | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | MaST Community CS III Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #34676 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 1,028 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MaST Community CS III does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 94%).
- •MaST Community CS III does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •MaST Community CS III is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 1,028.
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is a public school while MaST Community CS III is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur Stephen Sch better than MaST Community CS III?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Decatur Stephen Sch and MaST Community CS III?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. MaST Community CS III: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Stephen Sch and MaST Community CS III rank in Pennsylvania?
Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 and MaST Community CS III is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).