Mars Area MiddleSchool vs. Ryan Gloyer MiddleSchool
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades 7-8, Mars Area MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,188 students in grades 7-8, Ryan Gloyer MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
516 students
1,188 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1071 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
246
583
Grade 8 Students
270
605
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
95%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
