Mars Area Primary Center

Mars Area Primary Center

Public Elementary School | Grade K-1
547 Route 228,  Mars, PA
Adams Township Neighborhood
Mars Area School District
3.0
4.0
496 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Niche Grade

B-
Teachers
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Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
503:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
92.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Black
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 Parent
10/11/2021
Run. As fast as you can. Kindergarten and 1st grade students get programs like art and music class cut. Technology is not comparable to nearby districts. Teachers are not appreciated by administration. They don't appropriately administer title I services. Students are not the main priority of this district.
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4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
1/22/2017
Fantastic leadership! The district did a good thing in placing the current principal there. He is very engaging and genuinely cares about the students. A very refreshing change from the previous principal. The teachers are awesome and put students' needs first.
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5.0 parent
8/15/2014
In 2014, Kindergarten is still half day, which is complicated for working parents. Also, there is no before and after school on site. I must say I have been impressed with the one on one attention they give to each student. They get a chance to learn that their own speed. Each student meets individu...
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3.0 parent
4/28/2014
Mars primary center is an excellent academic school.I have found the teachers have been extremely helpful.the communication between teacher and parent are above average correspondence.the only negative issues I have with the part time kindergarten schedule is extremely hard for single working parent...
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3.0 parent
4/11/2013
While this school has some great teachers, the administration is strict and very unwelcoming. You are not allowed to eat lunch with your child, and they limit the classroom parties to only 3 parents per party. This is not a warm, fuzzy environment, which I prefer for ages 5-7. It's rather quite ster...
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Pennsylvania Butler County Mars 16046 Adams Township
Mars Area Primary Center

Mars Area Primary Center is a public school for students in grades K-1 in Mars, PA and is served by the Mars Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 496 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Mars Area Primary Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average home value in this area is $630,889. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mars Area Senior High School, Pine-Richland High School, North Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Mars has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mars Area Primary Center.

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