Mastery Schools reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(509 total reviews)
avatar

Dr. Joel Boyd

69% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Mastery Schools has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 509 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).

Reviews by job title

509 reviews
5.0
Feb 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

avatar
Mastery Schools Response
2mo
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.
5.0
Feb 13, 2026

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Staff members at the schools are amazing.

Cons

In need of more social gatherings.

avatar
Mastery Schools Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your continued dedication to Mastery. We’re glad to hear that you value the amazing staff and strong relationships within our school communities. We also appreciate your feedback regarding more social gatherings and opportunities for staff connection. Building a positive and connected adult culture is important to us, and we continue finding ways to strengthen engagement across our teams. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective.
5.0
Feb 13, 2026

Best community resources

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The social workers are so knowledgeable of community resources

Cons

Large caseloads and not enough bilingual support staff

avatar
Mastery Schools Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you value the knowledge and support provided by our social work teams. They are invaluable to student and family success! We also appreciate your feedback regarding caseloads and the need for additional bilingual support staff. We recognize how important accessible support and manageable workloads are in ensuring staff can effectively serve students and families. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us at recruitment@masterycharter.org.
Viewing 4 - 6 of 509 Reviews

Glassdoor has 528 Mastery Schools reviews submitted anonymously by Mastery Schools employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Mastery Schools is right for you.