Mars Area Centennial School

Public 5-6

 100 Winfield Manor Dr
       Mars, PA  16046


(724) 625-2601

District: Mars Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,239 Help


Students who attend Mars Area Centennial School usually attend:

High:    Mars Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mars Area Centennial School:

Elementary:    Mars Area Elementary School
    Mars Area Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Asian:
3.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Asian (3.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mars Area Centennial School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Mars Area Centennial School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mars Area Centennial School is $11,239.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mars Area Centennial School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mars Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mars Area School District 45th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, September 13, 2014

Open Quote Great school. Great leadership and teachers. They really care about the kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mars Area Centennial School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 449 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 457 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 1 460
2010 472 0 5 2 1 n/a n/a 2 482
2011 502 1 5 4 2 0 3 0 517
2012 480 10 6 6 2 0 2 0 506
2013 472 6 8 8 3 0 1 0 498
2014 528 4 6 6 1 0 1 0 546
2015 507 5 10 5 0 0 2 0 529
2016 482 2 10 3 0 0 2 0 499
2017 501 4 13 4 0 0 0 0 522
2018 483 3 18 6 0 0 2 0 512
2019 497 7 11 5 0 0 2 0 522
2020 493 11 15 7 0 0 1 0 527
2021 432 6 11 7 0 0 1 0 457
2022 468 6 13 7 0 0 2 0 496
2023 507 4 18 9 1 0 1 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mars Area Centennial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 450 20.0 22.5 7.1
2009 460 24.0 19.2 8.3
2010 482 25.0 19.2 9.6
2011 517 27.1 19.0 10.6
2012 506 26.1 19.3 12.1
2013 498 26.1 19.0 7.2
2014 546 28.3 19.2 6.4
2015 529 31.0 17.0 7
2016 499 28.0 17.8 8
2017 522 27.5 18.9 8.8
2018 512 28.3 18.0 10.9
2019 522 23.8 21.9 9.6
2020 527 23.6 22.3 10.1
2021 457 23.8 19.1 10.9
2022 496 24.5 20.2 10.5
2023 540 32.5 16.6 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mars Area Centennial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 450 20.0 22.5 7.1
2009 460 24.0 19.2 8.3
2010 482 25.0 19.2 9.6
2011 517 27.1 19.0 10.6
2012 506 26.1 19.3 12.1
2013 498 26.1 19.0 7.2
2014 546 28.3 19.2 6.4
2015 529 31.0 17.0 7
2016 499 28.0 17.8 8
2017 522 27.5 18.9 8.8
2018 512 28.3 18.0 10.9
2019 522 23.8 21.9 9.6
2020 527 23.6 22.3 10.1
2021 457 23.8 19.1 10.9
2022 496 24.5 20.2 10.5
2023 540 32.5 16.6 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mars Area Centennial School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $18 (0.1%) $13,256 (99.9%) $13,274
2020 $198 (1.8%) $10,924 (98.2%) $11,122
2021 $312 (2.6%) $11,488 (97.4%) $11,800
2022 $83 (0.7%) $11,155 (99.3%) $11,238

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mars Area Centennial School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Mars Area Centennial School)61.359.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mars Area Centennial School)81.873.8
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Mars Area Centennial School)65.266.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mars Area Centennial School)85.978.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Mars Area Centennial School)6363
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mars Area Centennial School)83.776
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students522540
 3.4%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian1118
 63.6%
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White497507
 2%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.6%11.7%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mars Area Centennial School

Students who attend Mars Area Centennial School usually go on to attend Mars Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Mars Area Centennial School.

Students at Mars Area Centennial School are 94% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.


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