Average
#1356 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 48% in state
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS
High School · Marion Center Area Sd · Marion Center, PA
A Marion Center Area Sd high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22800 Route 403 Hwy N PO Box 209, Marion Center, PA 15759
- Math 33% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,250
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Amish Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Walnut Hollow Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Rose Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Indiana Wesleyan SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marion Center Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS is listed in Marion Center Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS is a public high school in Marion Center, PA, part of Marion Center Area Sd, serving approximately 573 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS
What grades does Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS serve?
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS?
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS rank in PA?
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS ranks #1,356 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS a charter school?
No, Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS a Title I school?
No, Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS?
50.1% of students at Marion Center Area Jr/sr HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (724) 397-5551
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15759)
- 2,778
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15759; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.