Mars Area MS

563 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mars Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	6

White
520 (92.4%)
Asian
23 (4.1%)
Hispanic
11 (2.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mars Area SD
Phone:	(724)625-3145
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 270