Dunbar Paul L Sch vs Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Paul L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1537 of 1,627 | #523 of 618 |
| National rank | #47298 of 50,301 | #12894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.2% | 116.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 15.7).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 12%).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.2% vs 116.1%).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is the larger school with 273 students compared with 224.
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 Dunbar Paul L Sch better than Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson ranks higher (32.0 vs 15.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunbar Paul L Sch and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Paul L Sch: 224. Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Paul L Sch and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunbar Paul L Sch is 1537th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is 523rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).