Mars Area El Sch vs Mars Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 589 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 SHS
Mars · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,044 students
| Measure | Mars Area El Sch Mars, Pennsylvania | Mars Area SHS Mars, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,627 | #5 of 618 |
| National rank | #2491 of 50,301 | #136 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 880 | 1,044 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| city | Mars | Mars |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 84.9).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 13.2%).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.0).
- •Mars Area SHS is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 880.
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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Area SHS ranks higher (92.1 vs 84.9 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 SHS?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Mars and Mars in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area El Sch: 880. Mars Area SHS: 1,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area El Sch and Mars Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area El Sch is 189th of 1,627 and Mars Area SHS is 5th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).