Top Rankings
Mars Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,620 students in Mars Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mars Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
3,620 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mars Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,132 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,321
$26,978
Spending / Student
$15,132
$26,274
Best Mars Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Gr: 2-4 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Gr: 5-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
547 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Gr: K-1 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mars Area School District?
Mars Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,620 students.
What is the rank of Mars Area School District?
Mars Area School District is ranked #41 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mars Area School District?
92% of Mars Area School District 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 School District?
Mars Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Mars Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,132 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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