For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,202 students in Marion Center Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Marion Center Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,202 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion Center Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,728 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,504
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,728
$23,119
Best Marion Center Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2535 Rt 119 Hwy North
Home, PA 15747
(724) 397-5551
Home, PA 15747
(724) 397-5551
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22810 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22800 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Grades: 7-12
| 573 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Center Area School District?
Marion Center Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,202 students.
What is the rank of Marion Center Area School District?
Marion Center Area School District is ranked #227 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Center Area School District?
97% of Marion Center Area School District students are White, 1% 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 Marion Center Area School District?
Marion Center Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Marion Center Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,728 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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