Serving 927 students in grades 2-4, Mars Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 927 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 92% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Mars Area Elementary 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 Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mars Area Elementary School is ranked #311 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mars Area Elementary School often compared to?
Mars Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mars Area Elementary School?
927 students attend Mars Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mars Area Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Elementary School?
Mars Area Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Elementary School offer ?
Mars Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Area Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 927 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 92% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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