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#2549 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Mars Area Primary Ctr
Elementary School · Mars Area Sd · Mars, PA
A Mars Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
547 Route 228, Mars, PA 16046
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mars Area Primary Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–3 | 3.0 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Euro AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Kinder Care Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Holy Sepulcher Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #5 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 Primary Ctr is listed in Mars Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mars Area Primary Ctr
Mars Area Primary Ctr is a public elementary school in Mars, PA, part of Mars Area Sd, serving approximately 496 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,549 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mars Area Primary Ctr
What grades does Mars Area Primary Ctr serve?
Mars Area Primary Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Mars Area Primary Ctr?
Mars Area Primary Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Area Primary Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Mars Area Primary Ctr is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mars Area Primary Ctr rank in PA?
Mars Area Primary Ctr ranks #2,549 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mars Area Primary Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Mars Area Primary Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mars Area Primary Ctr a charter school?
No, Mars Area Primary Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mars Area Primary Ctr a Title I school?
No, Mars Area Primary Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mars Area Primary Ctr?
11.7% of students at Mars Area Primary Ctr 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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (724) 625-1588
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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