Mars Area El Sch vs Mars Area Primary Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 195 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 Primary Ctr
Mars · Public elementary · Grades K–1
506 students
| Measure | Mars Area El Sch Mars, Pennsylvania | Mars Area Primary Ctr Mars, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,627 | #663 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2491 of 50,301 | #14276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 880 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74% | – |
| city | Mars | Mars |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 65.8).
- •Mars Area Primary Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 13.2%).
- •Mars Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.5).
- •Mars Area El Sch is the larger school with 880 students compared with 506.
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 Primary Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Area El Sch ranks higher (84.9 vs 65.8 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 Primary Ctr?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Mars and Mars in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area El Sch: 880. Mars Area Primary Ctr: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area El Sch and Mars Area Primary Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area El Sch is 189th of 1,627 and Mars Area Primary Ctr is 663rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).