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School Comparison

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
vs.
The U School: Innovative Lab

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
The U School: Innovative Lab
  • Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher students per counselor than The U School: Innovative Lab (380:1 vs. 147:1).
  • Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher graduating cohort than The U School: Innovative Lab (87 vs. 53).
  • Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher chronically absent students than The U School: Innovative Lab (181 vs. 155).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher chronically absent students than The U School: Innovative Lab (181 vs. 155).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher graduating cohort than The U School: Innovative Lab (87 vs. 53).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher sat/act participation than The U School: Innovative Lab (59 vs. 41).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher violent incidents than The U School: Innovative Lab (31 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reported a higher students per counselor than The U School: Innovative Lab (380:1 vs. 147:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson

4 metrics were reported by Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson. Comparable data for The U School: Innovative Lab is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
20
Dual enrollment
1
Gifted & talented
2

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
$18,328.8
The U School: Innovative Lab
$18,328.8
Local revenue share
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
41.3%
The U School: Innovative Lab
41.3%
State revenue share
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
45.1%
The U School: Innovative Lab
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
13.6%
The U School: Innovative Lab
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
37.2%
The U School: Innovative Lab
37.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Poverty rate
Philadelphia County
22%
Philadelphia County
22%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Philadelphia County
4.5%
Philadelphia County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.