Mars Area El Sch vs McKnight El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km 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
McKnight El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
875 students
| Measure | Mars Area El Sch Mars, Pennsylvania | McKnight El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,627 | #200 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2491 of 50,301 | #2622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 880 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| city | Mars | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 84.6).
- •Mars Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Mars Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Mars Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 15.1%).
- •McKnight El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.0).
- •Mars Area El Sch is the larger school with 880 students compared with 875.
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 McKnight El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mars Area El Sch and McKnight El Sch?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Mars and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area El Sch: 880. McKnight El Sch: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area El Sch and McKnight El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area El Sch is 189th of 1,627 and McKnight El Sch is 200th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).