Mastery Schools reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(509 total reviews)
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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).

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509 reviews
3.0
Oct 24, 2025
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Pros

The pay was higher than average for teachers

Cons

Micromanaged Too many deliverables Policing black bodies didn’t feel good

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Mastery Schools Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time at Mastery Schools. We’re glad to hear that our compensation for teachers was a positive aspect of your experience. We take your concerns seriously. At Mastery, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all students and staff. Any practices that do not align with these values are not consistent with our culture, and we continually work to ensure our expectations and systems reflect these commitments. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us at recruitment@masterycharter.org.
2.0
Oct 13, 2025

Every Campus is its own experience

Anonymous employee
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Pros

families are involved they attempt hire teachers that care

Cons

some schools of high turner over rates.

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Mastery Schools Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our involved families and dedicated teachers. We know experiences can differ across campuses, and while we are proud to maintain stronger retention than similar urban education charter school averages, we know there is always more work to do. We remain focused on providing strong support, professional development, and resources to help all teachers thrive and stay at Mastery. We’d welcome the chance to hear more, please reach out to us at recruitment@masterycharter.org.
5.0
Sep 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Clear mission and values - Strong professional development - Data-informed culture - Collaborative network support - Room to innovate (e.g., WIN/tutoring cycles, writing-focused PD) - High-impact work that’s visible in student growth.

Cons

- The pace is intense and operational demands can crowd out instructional time - Frequent network initiatives require tight change management - Staffing/rostering challenges add complexity.

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Mastery Schools Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you value Mastery’s mission, professional development, collaborative network, and the opportunities to innovate and see student growth—it’s encouraging to know these areas are making a positive impact. We also hear your concerns about the pace, competing priorities, and operational challenges. In response to feedback like yours, we’ve been working on ways to reduce stress and create more balance, including incorporating a “Burn In” mindset and expanding our New Teacher Mentorship program. At the same time, we know there’s always room to improve—particularly around protecting instructional time and streamlining processes. We truly appreciate your insights, and if you have any other specific suggestions, we’d love to hear from you at recruitment@masterycharter.org. Thank you again for your feedback and for the important work you do each day in support of our students.
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