Serving 484 students in grades 7-8, Mars Area Middle School 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 38% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Mars Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Mars Area Middle School's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Mars Area Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mars Area Middle School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Mars Area Middle School is ranked #880 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mars Area Middle School often compared to?
Mars Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Gloyer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% 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 Middle School?
484 students attend Mars Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mars Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Middle School?
Mars Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Middle School offer ?
Mars Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Area Middle School part of?
Mars Area Middle School is part of Mars Area School District.
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