How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mars Area SD | Palmyra Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mars, Pennsylvania | Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,533 | 3,531 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mars Area SD | Palmyra Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,726 | $13,663 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.8% | 7.5% |
| State Revenue | 26.0% | 26.9% |
| Local Revenue | 70.2% | 65.6% |
Mars Area SD
Federal State Local
Palmyra Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mars Area SD | Palmyra Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 75.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.8% | 30.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mars Area SD | Palmyra Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 815:1 | 346.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.9% | 12.0% |
School Types
Mars Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Palmyra Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.