Serving 540 students in grades 5-6, Mars Area Centennial School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Mars Area Centennial School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mars Area Centennial School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mars Area Centennial School is ranked #426 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mars Area Centennial School?
540 students attend Mars Area Centennial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mars Area Centennial School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Centennial School?
Mars Area Centennial School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Centennial School offer ?
Mars Area Centennial School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Area Centennial School part of?
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