Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Summary:

Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is a public magnet high school serving 336 students in grades 9-12 in the Philadelphia City School District. Despite its military-focused curriculum, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson's academic performance has been a significant concern, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and high dropout rates.

The school's academic struggles are evident in its low Keystone Exam proficiency rates, which lag far behind state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.6% of 11th graders were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 41.6% statewide and 25.7% in the Philadelphia City School District. The school's proficiency rates in Biology (7.4%) and Literature (36.7%) also fall short of the state and district benchmarks. Additionally, Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson has grappled with high poverty levels, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and high dropout rates ranging from 1.6% to 5.9% in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance of Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson stands out as particularly concerning. For example, Bodine William W High School, a magnet school just 1.35 miles away, significantly outperforms Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson on academic measures, with proficiency rates in the 50-90% range on Keystone Exams. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $12,754 to $17,363 in recent years, this increased spending does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-1104

(215) 400-7420

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
631^st of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,363

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.2%

Hispanic:

28.6%

White:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 33^rd among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.2%), Hispanic (28.6%), White (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is 18.4. 44 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is $17,363. 30 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson 631^st of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

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Rank History for all students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2008	30.26	506^th	621	18.5%
2009	47.20	417^th	632	34.0%
2010	45.72	429^th	649	33.9%
2011	49.96	408^th	660	38.2%
2012	32.67	518^th	664	22.0%
2013	22.83	506^th	591	14.4%
2014	27.14	481^st	580	17.1%
2015	21.52	551^st	680	19.0%
2016	23.11	553^rd	677	18.3%
2017	11.85	573^rd	663	13.6%
2018	30.62	512^th	673	23.9%
2019	15.39	578^th	693	16.6%
2022	3.60	612^th	634	3.5%
2023	5.90	630^th	674	6.5%
2024	5.91	631^st	686	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.22	604^th	652	7.4%
2024	9.60	610^th	664	8.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.33	589^th	665	11.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.16	332^nd	502	33.9%
2024	16.25	469^th	513	8.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.76	626^th	662	5.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.20	218^th	260	16.2%
2024	19.14	234^th	284	17.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.78	230^th	252	8.7%
2024	14.22	246^th	274	10.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	6	76	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	106
2007	16	122	3	53	1	n/a	n/a	195
2008	15	156	3	59	1	n/a	n/a	234
2009	17	182	4	70	2	n/a	n/a	275
2010	14	169	2	73	1	n/a	n/a	259
2011	9	156	3	74	1	0	2	245
2012	8	137	3	84	1	0	2	235
2013	8	117	3	74	1	0	3	206
2014	18	213	9	81	1	0	3	325
2015	14	191	12	86	0	0	2	305
2016	19	191	10	89	0	0	4	313
2017	12	149	7	75	0	0	4	247
2018	9	178	6	105	0	0	7	305
2019	12	160	2	102	0	0	9	285
2020	12	180	3	109	0	0	11	315
2021	12	224	6	128	0	0	6	376
2022	17	233	4	117	0	1	7	379
2023	15	209	6	96	0	0	10	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	106	6.0	17.7	0
2007	195	11.0	17.7	0
2008	234	15.0	15.6	n/a
2009	275	18.0	15.3	n/a
2010	259	18.0	14.3	98.8
2011	245	16.7	14.6	98.8
2012	235	13.4	17.5	98.7
2013	206	12.2	16.8	98.5
2014	325	14.0	23.0	99.1
2015	305	15.0	20.3	99
2016	313	17.0	18.4	100
2017	247	13.6	18.1	100
2018	305	15.2	20.0	99.7
2019	285	13.7	20.8	100
2020	315	17.0	18.4	100
2021	376	15.7	23.8	99.2
2022	379	21.3	17.7	99.2
2023	336	18.2	18.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	106	6.0	17.7	0
2007	195	11.0	17.7	0
2008	234	15.0	15.6	n/a
2009	275	18.0	15.3	n/a
2010	259	18.0	14.3	98.8
2011	245	16.7	14.6	98.8
2012	235	13.4	17.5	98.7
2013	206	12.2	16.8	98.5
2014	325	14.0	23.0	99.1
2015	305	15.0	20.3	99
2016	313	17.0	18.4	100
2017	247	13.6	18.1	100
2018	305	15.2	20.0	99.7
2019	285	13.7	20.8	100
2020	315	17.0	18.4	100
2021	376	15.7	23.8	99.2
2022	379	21.3	17.7	99.2
2023	336	18.2	18.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,350 (9.9%)	$12,279 (90.1%)	$13,630
2020	$1,190 (9.2%)	$11,699 (90.8%)	$12,889
2021	$2,503 (19.6%)	$10,250 (80.4%)	$12,754
2022	$9,005 (51.9%)	$8,357 (48.1%)	$17,362

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 578^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 630^th of 674 High schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson)	39.5	3.3	36.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson)	19.5	3.3	16.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson)	50	33.3	16.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	336	17.9%
African American	160	209	30.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	102	96	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	15	25%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson	Public, Magnet	9-12	2118-2160 N 13th Street	Philadelphia	19122	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7420	336	18	18.4	100.0%	15 (4.5%)	209 (62.2%)	96 (28.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	5.9	631^st of 686 public high schools	8.0%		5.9	630^th of 674 public high schools	6.5%	1	1.6	7.4	36.7									$17,363	$9,005	$8,357
Technical Freire Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2221 North Broad Street	Philadelphia	19132	Philadelphia County	Technical Freire Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 507-1111	461	41	11.2		2 (0.4%)	410 (88.9%)	28 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	17.1	570^th of 686 public high schools	16.9%		12.1	587^th of 674 public high schools	12.9%	17	15.6	22.9	47.7									$20,101	$4,478	$15,623
High School of Engineering & Science	Public, Magnet	7-12	1600 W Norris St	Philadelphia	19121	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7380	897	52	17.3	100.0%	77 (8.6%)	521 (58.1%)	102 (11.4%)	138 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.5%)	78.4	125^th of 686 public high schools	81.8%		78.5	123^rd of 674 public high schools	81.8%	2	47.5	66.3	82.4	81.8	32.7	46.8	74.5	74.5	95.5	74.5	80.5	$16,165	$8,238	$7,927
The U School: Innovative Lab	Public	9-12	2000 N 7th St	Philadelphia	19122	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7450	229	20	11.3	100.0%	7 (3.1%)	174 (76.0%)	41 (17.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	9	608^th of 686 public high schools	11.4%		7.2	618^th of 674 public high schools	8.3%	10	1.9	16.3	41.2									$21,952	$11,334	$10,618
YouthBuild Phila Charter School	Public, Charter	12	1231 N Broad St 5th floor	Philadelphia	19122	Philadelphia County	Youth Build Phila Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(215) 627-8671	219	11	19.9	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	196 (89.5%)	14 (6.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)												$61,010	$20,813	$40,198
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School	Public	9-12	2150 West Lehigh Avenue	Philadelphia	19132	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7050	896	51	17.5	99.9%	6 (0.7%)	800 (89.3%)	62 (6.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.7%)	2.3	673^rd of 686 public high schools	1.9%		3.4	662^nd of 674 public high schools	1.8%	11	0.6	5.8	15.3									$9,688	$4,579	$5,110
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School	Public	9-12	1901 N. Front St	Philadelphia	19122	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7400	469	33	14.0	99.8%	29 (6.2%)	149 (31.8%)	267 (56.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	5.9	630^th of 686 public high schools	8.2%		6.4	619^th of 674 public high schools	8.2%	11	1.1	1.2	38.6									$18,712	$10,101	$8,611
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	Public	9-12	2300 W Master St	Philadelphia	19121	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 687-1172	270	21	13.1	98.9%	1 (0.4%)	248 (91.9%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	2.7	668^th of 686 public high schools	2.6%		3.1	667^th of 674 public high schools	1.0%	1	3.3	1.7	20.7									$22,407	$9,177	$13,229
Bodine William W High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1101 N 4th St	Philadelphia	19123	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7630	547	35	15.5	100.0%	53 (9.7%)	254 (46.4%)	123 (22.5%)	80 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.6%)	82.5	95^th of 686 public high schools	86.2%		48.9	389^th of 674 public high schools	42.3%	294	52.9	63.3	91.6									$16,694	$8,688	$8,006
Kensington Health Sciences	Public	9-12	2463 Emerald St	Philadelphia	19125	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3609	434	38	11.4	100.0%	28 (6.5%)	68 (15.7%)	320 (73.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	14.8	580^th of 686 public high schools	15.5%		8.4	611^th of 674 public high schools	9.3%	31	6.3	17.2	50.5									$18,177	$10,429	$7,748

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

What is the racial makeup of Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?

Students at Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson are 62% African American, 29% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson.

Is Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson a good school?

Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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