Indiana Area JHS vs Mars Area Centennial Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indiana Area JHS
Indiana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Mars Area Centennial Sch
Mars · Public middle · Grades 5–6
627 students
| Measure | Indiana Area JHS Indiana, Pennsylvania | Mars Area Centennial Sch Mars, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #198 of 521 | #58 of 521 |
| National rank | #4098 of 15,369 | #1071 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 628 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 63% |
| city | Indiana | Mars |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 66.5).
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 50.8%).
- •Indiana Area JHS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Indiana Area JHS is the larger school with 628 students compared with 627.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Indiana Area JHS better than Mars Area Centennial Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Area Centennial Sch ranks higher (82.8 vs 66.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Indiana Area JHS and Mars Area Centennial Sch?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Indiana and Mars in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indiana Area JHS: 628. Mars Area Centennial Sch: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indiana Area JHS and Mars Area Centennial Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Indiana Area JHS is 198th of 521 and Mars Area Centennial Sch is 58th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).