Mars Area MS vs Richland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mars Area MS
Mars · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
Richland El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
470 students
| Measure | Mars Area MS Mars, Pennsylvania | Richland El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 521 | #5 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1004 of 15,369 | #132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 563 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 92% |
| city | Mars | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 83.2).
- •Richland El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 56%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 10.8%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Mars Area MS is the larger school with 563 students compared with 470.
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 MS better than Richland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richland El Sch ranks higher (94.6 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 MS and Richland El Sch?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Mars and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area MS: 563. Richland El Sch: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area MS and Richland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area MS is 54th of 521 and Richland El Sch is 5th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).