MARS AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mars Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mars Area SD school district, located in Mars, PA with about 517 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Mars Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mars Area Middle School, located at 1775 Three Degree Rd in Mars, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Mars Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various electives and extracurricular activities.
Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative community. Mars Area Middle School utilizes its facilities to promote student engagement, encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and student organizations. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility and lifelong learning in its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic and personal success.
For more information, contact Mars Area MS at (724) 625-3145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mars, PA 16046-3129
(724) 625-3145
MARS AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mars, PA with about 517 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mars Area SD
- Total Students:
- 517
- Teachers:
- 37.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 517 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARS AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.1%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.