Serving 563 students in grades 7-8, Mars Area Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mars Area MS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district of Mars, PA, covering approximately 46.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mars Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mars Area Middle School's student population of 563 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mars Area Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mars Area Middle School is 0.15, 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
#698 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 22-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 Mars Area Middle School's ranking?
Mars Area Middle School is ranked #698 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mars Area Middle School often compared to?
Mars Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Gloyer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mars Area Middle School?
563 students attend Mars Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mars Area Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mars Area Middle School?
Mars Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Middle School offer ?
Mars Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mars Area Middle School part of?
Mars Area Middle School is part of Mars Area School District.
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