Mars Area School District

545 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,589 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,589 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Mars Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#40 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mars Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mars Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mars Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mars Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Mars Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
144 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
20 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
3,317 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
92%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
236
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
260
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
308
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
318
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
287
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,008 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mars Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mars Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,629
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mars Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,008
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mars Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mars Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Grades: 2-4
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Grades: 5-6
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #44.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
547 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Grades: K-1
| 496 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mars Area School District?
Mars Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,589 students.
What is the rank of Mars Area School District?
Mars Area School District is ranked #40 out of 675 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 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 equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mars Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,008 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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