Mars Area El Sch vs Mars Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 672 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mars Area El Sch
Mars · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
880 students
Mars Area MS
Mars · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
| Measure | Mars Area El Sch Mars, Pennsylvania | Mars Area MS Mars, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,627 | #54 of 521 |
| National rank | #2491 of 50,301 | #1004 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 880 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 56% |
| city | Mars | Mars |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 83.2).
- •Mars Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Mars Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Mars Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 13.2%).
- •Mars Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Mars Area El Sch is the larger school with 880 students compared with 563.
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 Mars Area El Sch better than Mars Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Area El Sch ranks higher (84.9 vs 83.2 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 Mars Area El Sch and Mars Area MS?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Mars and Mars in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area El Sch: 880. Mars Area MS: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area El Sch and Mars Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area El Sch is 189th of 1,627 and Mars Area MS is 54th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).