The Philadelphia Military Academy is a military school that is located in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school opened for the 2004–2005 school year as the Philadelphia Military Academy at Leeds in the East Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, with an enrollment of 157 ninth grade cadets.
Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson encompasses the entire school district of Philadelphia, covering approximately 142.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson's student population of 273 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Intellectus, Mores, et Obsequium
School Rankings
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2568 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson's ranking?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson is ranked #2568 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson often compared to?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elversonis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs, Belmont Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson?
273 students attend Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson offer ?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson part of?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson located?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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