For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,188 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,188 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
124,094 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 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
98%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,987 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,066 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,987
$26,978
Spending / Student
$24,066
$26,274
Best Marion Center Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2535 Rt 119 Hwy North
Home, PA 15747
(724) 397-5551
Home, PA 15747
(724) 397-5551
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 3-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22800 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Gr: 7-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Center Area School District?
Marion Center Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,188 students.
What is the rank of Marion Center Area School District?
Marion Center Area School District is ranked #242 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Center Area School District?
98% of Marion Center Area School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 13:1.
What is Marion Center Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,066 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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