Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson vs The U School: Innovative Lab
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
The U School: Innovative Lab
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 618 | #610 of 618 |
| National rank | #12894 of 16,910 | #16643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 116.1% | 104.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 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 9.6).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 5%).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 15%).
- •The U School: Innovative Lab does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (104.1% vs 116.1%).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is the larger school with 273 students compared with 195.
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 Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson better than The U School: Innovative Lab?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson ranks higher (32.0 vs 9.6 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 Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson and The U School: Innovative Lab?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson: 273. The U School: Innovative Lab: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson and The U School: Innovative Lab rank in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is 523rd of 618 and The U School: Innovative Lab is 610th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).