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#1357 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 48% in state
Mars Area Centennial Sch
Middle School · Mars Area Sd · Mars, PA
A Mars Area Sd middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
100 Winfield Manor Dr, Mars, PA 16046
- Math 63% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mars Area Centennial Sch score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mars Area Centennial Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,987
Median home value
$481,400
Median rent
$1,713/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mars Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mars Area Centennial Sch is listed in Mars Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mars Area Centennial Sch
Mars Area Centennial Sch is a public middle school in Mars, PA, part of Mars Area Sd, serving approximately 605 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mars Area Centennial Sch
What grades does Mars Area Centennial Sch serve?
Mars Area Centennial Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Mars Area Centennial Sch?
Mars Area Centennial Sch has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Area Centennial Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mars Area Centennial Sch is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mars Area Centennial Sch rank in PA?
Mars Area Centennial Sch ranks #1,357 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mars Area Centennial Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mars Area Centennial Sch 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 Mars Area Centennial Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mars Area Centennial Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mars Area Centennial Sch a charter school?
No, Mars Area Centennial Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mars Area Centennial Sch a Title I school?
No, Mars Area Centennial Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mars Area Centennial Sch?
12.4% of students at Mars Area Centennial Sch 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (724) 625-2601
- Area population (ZIP 16046)
- 19,577
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 16046; 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
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