Top Rankings
Mars Area SD 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,445 students in Mars Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,445 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Mars Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 684 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
29 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
3,270 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
249
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
293
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
231
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
270
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
259
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,593 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,240
$23,667
Spending / Student
$14,593
$23,090
Best Mars Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Grades: 2-4
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Grades: 5-6
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #44.
Mars Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
547 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Grades: K-1
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mars Area SD School District?
Mars Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,445 students.
What is the rank of Mars Area SD School District?
Mars Area SD School District is ranked #40 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mars Area SD School District?
95% of Mars Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 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 Mars Area SD School District?
Mars Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mars Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,593 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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