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      Mastery Schools Reviews

      3.9

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (508 total reviews)
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      Dr. Joel Boyd

      66% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Mastery Schools has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 508 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mastery Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      508 reviews
      5.0
      15 Feb 2026

      MHSC (Mastery High School of Camden)

      Case manger
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      -Great Leadership Team -Diverse Community -Many programs to help students succeed -Generous Pay

      Cons

      -Shared office space (I would love my own space)

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      Mastery Schools Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with the leadership team, school community, student support programs, and compensation. We also appreciate your feedback regarding shared office space. Creating supportive and functional work environments for staff is important, and feedback like yours helps us continue evaluating ways to improve the employee experience. Thank you as well for recognizing the efforts of the MHSC leadership team and their commitment to supporting staff, students, and families. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
      4.0
      13 Feb 2026

      High standards for teachers, lower standard for students

      Teacher
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      Pros

      Mastery is committed to providing all students with a variety of enrichment and post-secondary experiences. Staff love students, and its a positive place to teach/learn. Mastery is committed to developing teachers into leaders, with coaching offered, and opportunities for leadership and advancement. Competitive pay is offered. Mastery wants students to receive a rigorous education with high standards.

      Cons

      Data driven approach means there is less room for creativity. Schools encourage teachers only teach from curriculum and use laptops. Which while at times its important to use technology and use rigorous curriculum, their rigidity means there is little room for individual teacher creativity. Overreliance on laptops means students struggle being on task, since they play games and can escape from the work on their lap. Mastery claims to have high standards, but in practice they lack the man power to implement systems they create. This means students are inconsistently held accountable.

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      Mastery Schools Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback and longstanding commitment to our students and school community. We’re glad to hear that you value the opportunities provided to students, staff culture, and the coaching and leadership development available for educators. Creating rigorous learning experiences while supporting professional growth remains an important part of our mission. We also appreciate your feedback regarding instructional flexibility, technology use and consistency in schoolwide systems. We recognize the importance of balancing rigorous curriculum expectations with opportunities for teacher creativity and effective student engagement. Feedback like yours helps inform ongoing conversations around how we implement curriculum & technology across our schools. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us at recruitment@masterycharter.org. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective and recommendations.
      5.0
      13 Feb 2026

      “The hardest job I’ve enjoyed the most.”

      Teacher
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      Pros

      I have worked in several districts, and this has been my favorite so far under the current administration. I feel supported, and more importantly, I feel that teacher feedback is actually heard. Leadership regularly asks for input and you can see real efforts to improve based on what staff say. They model many of the same expectations they set for teachers. The job is demanding, but the support makes the workload manageable. I never feel like I am handling challenges alone. There is also a genuine effort to bring some joy and humor into the school day, which matters more than people realize during a busy year. The staff culture is another strength — colleagues are collaborative, approachable, and easy to get along with.

      Cons

      At times there can be a disconnect between building-level needs and expectations from central administration. Communication is improving, but sometimes you have to ask questions in order to fully understand procedures, and information is not always located in one clear place. That said, I have seen noticeable improvement over the years, and leadership does appear to be working toward better clarity and consistency.

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      Mastery Schools Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate the perspective you provided and are glad to hear that you feel supported by our leadership team and colleagues. We're especially grateful to hear that you feel teacher feedback is heard and reflected in ongoing improvements. Creating a collaborative environment where staff feel supported and valued is important to us, particularly given the demanding nature of the work. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding communication and access to information across teams. We recognize the importance of clear, consistent communication between NST & schools and are continuously working to streamline processes and improve accessibility for staff. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us at recruitment@masterycharter.org.
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