Manheim Township Middle School

Summary:

Manheim Township Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving 955 students in grades 7-8 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating excellent performance.

Manheim Township Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with 48.6% of students proficient or better in Math and 70.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53% respectively. The school also excels in Science, with 72.4% of students proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 65.8%. While the school performs well across various student subgroups, it could focus on improving the performance of its Asian and disabled student populations. The school's dropout rates are consistently low, ranging from 0.8% to 1.6%, lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Centerville Middle School, Landisville Middle School, and the middle schools in the Lancaster School District, Manheim Township Middle School outperforms them in academic metrics. However, the school lags behind the nearby Landis Run Intermediate School, which is also part of the Manheim Township School District, in some areas. This may be due to the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Manheim Township Middle School, around 30%, compared to the nearby Lancaster School District schools, which have over 90% of students in this category.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 School Road
       Lancaster, PA  17601


(717) 560-3111

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,605 Help


Students who attend Manheim Township Middle School usually attend:

High:    Manheim Township High School

Feeder schools for Manheim Township Middle School:

Elementary:    Brecht School
    Bucher School
    Neff School
    Nitrauer School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  902

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
Hispanic:
15.4%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Manheim Township Middle School ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.15. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), Hispanic (15.4%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manheim Township Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manheim Township Middle School is $14,605.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manheim Township Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township Middle School 84th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Manheim Township Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Manheim Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township School District 86th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manheim Township Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.17 60th 643 90.7%
2004 85.60 71st 663 89.3%
2005 83.40 96th 687 86.0%
2006 85.54 49th 736 93.3%
2007 81.75 80th 749 89.3%
2008 79.60 113th 753 85.0%
2009 76.69 148th 770 80.8%
2010 80.31 112th 805 86.1%
2011 76.20 169th 825 79.5%
2012 78.36 146th 834 82.5%
2013 80.34 106th 758 86.0%
2014 78.56 121st 728 83.4%
2015 86.93 76th 835 90.9%
2016 87.65 72nd 870 91.7%
2017 87.15 80th 877 90.9%
2018 86.81 83rd 861 90.4%
2019 87.83 75th 891 91.6%
2021 79.41 118th 797 85.2%
2022 84.63 100th 883 88.7%
2023 90.59 57th 893 93.6%
2024 87.15 84th 891 90.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.58 47th 187 74.9%
2024 67.50 59th 199 70.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.47 159th 874 81.8%
2024 68.58 228th 877 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.86 72nd 860 91.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.90 236th 660 64.2%
2024 39.99 365th 672 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.34 96th 870 89.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.97 86th 144 40.3%
2024 55.37 72nd 145 50.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.65 33rd 421 92.2%
2024 81.15 46th 408 88.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.88 41st 362 88.7%
2024 70.60 76th 362 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Manheim Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.79 30th 681 95.6%
2024 89.12 45th 673 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Manheim Township Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 812 9 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1989 834 12 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 878
1990 818 13 26 13 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1991 888 22 23 15 1 n/a n/a 0 949
1992 890 16 35 18 1 n/a n/a 0 960
1993 929 16 42 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
1994 945 19 55 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1995 1020 19 64 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1996 1020 19 64 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1997 1048 35 51 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1176
1998 1074 37 47 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1202
1999 1045 34 51 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
2000 695 29 42 32 2 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 704 22 47 33 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2002 770 26 49 51 2 n/a n/a 0 898
2003 770 26 49 51 2 n/a n/a 0 898
2004 786 32 41 58 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2005 735 37 41 66 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2006 696 41 47 68 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2007 766 43 57 73 0 n/a n/a 0 939
2008 740 41 63 80 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2009 693 26 67 74 0 n/a n/a 23 883
2010 696 31 63 90 0 n/a n/a 31 911
2011 675 37 69 100 0 0 44 0 925
2012 659 54 77 116 0 0 53 0 959
2013 673 46 81 117 0 2 47 0 966
2014 656 40 74 127 0 2 44 0 943
2015 597 36 66 138 0 1 49 0 887
2016 621 33 83 136 1 0 52 0 926
2017 607 42 89 124 0 0 52 0 914
2018 569 49 101 123 0 0 62 0 904
2019 577 51 92 118 1 0 65 0 904
2020 627 56 79 136 0 0 60 0 958
2021 612 60 74 152 2 0 56 0 956
2022 634 54 90 148 1 0 54 0 981
2023 605 49 95 152 0 0 54 0 955
2024 558 47 76 139 0 0 82 0 902

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 Manheim Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 848 73.0 11.6 n/a
1989 878 70.0 12.5 n/a
1990 870 75.0 11.6 0
1991 949 67.3 14.1 n/a
1992 960 69.4 13.8 n/a
1993 1015 57.1 17.8 n/a
1994 1051 59.4 17.7 n/a
1995 1141 66.6 17.1 n/a
1996 1141 66.6 17.1 n/a
1997 1176 68.4 17.2 n/a
1998 1202 72.8 16.5 n/a
1999 1179 77.0 15.3 n/a
2000 800 76.3 10.5 9.1
2001 806 51.6 15.6 8.1
2002 898 58.1 15.5 7.2
2003 898 58.1 15.5 7.2
2004 919 57.4 16.0 8.6
2005 879 57.2 15.4 7.4
2006 852 55.4 15.4 11.9
2007 939 63.1 14.9 13.7
2008 924 69.1 13.4 16.6
2009 883 63.7 13.9 14.7
2010 911 70.4 12.9 17.3
2011 925 70.5 13.1 23.4
2012 959 68.6 13.9 26
2013 966 70.2 13.7 26.1
2014 943 70.3 13.4 27.5
2015 887 72.0 12.3 28.1
2016 926 72.0 12.8 27
2017 914 73.1 12.4 29.6
2018 904 73.7 12.2 30.9
2019 904 73.6 12.2 31
2020 958 75.0 12.7 28.9
2021 956 76.9 12.4 28.9
2022 981 74.4 13.1 26.6
2023 955 72.7 13.1 31.8
2024 902 69.5 12.9 34

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 Manheim Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 848 73.0 11.6 n/a
1989 878 70.0 12.5 n/a
1990 870 75.0 11.6 0
1991 949 67.3 14.1 n/a
1992 960 69.4 13.8 n/a
1993 1015 57.1 17.8 n/a
1994 1051 59.4 17.7 n/a
1995 1141 66.6 17.1 n/a
1996 1141 66.6 17.1 n/a
1997 1176 68.4 17.2 n/a
1998 1202 72.8 16.5 n/a
1999 1179 77.0 15.3 n/a
2000 800 76.3 10.5 9.1
2001 806 51.6 15.6 8.1
2002 898 58.1 15.5 7.2
2003 898 58.1 15.5 7.2
2004 919 57.4 16.0 8.6
2005 879 57.2 15.4 7.4
2006 852 55.4 15.4 11.9
2007 939 63.1 14.9 13.7
2008 924 69.1 13.4 16.6
2009 883 63.7 13.9 14.7
2010 911 70.4 12.9 17.3
2011 925 70.5 13.1 23.4
2012 959 68.6 13.9 26
2013 966 70.2 13.7 26.1
2014 943 70.3 13.4 27.5
2015 887 72.0 12.3 28.1
2016 926 72.0 12.8 27
2017 914 73.1 12.4 29.6
2018 904 73.7 12.2 30.9
2019 904 73.6 12.2 31
2020 958 75.0 12.7 28.9
2021 956 76.9 12.4 28.9
2022 981 74.4 13.1 26.6
2023 955 72.7 13.1 31.8
2024 902 69.5 12.9 34

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 Manheim Township Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $232 (1.6%) $14,404 (98.4%) $14,636
2020 $269 (1.9%) $13,842 (98.1%) $14,112
2021 $341 (2.3%) $14,216 (97.7%) $14,556
2022 $575 (3.9%) $14,030 (96.1%) $14,605

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manheim Township Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 57th of 893 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Manheim Township Middle School)55.455.1
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manheim Township Middle School)79.771.4
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Manheim Township Middle School)50.850.3
 0.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Manheim Township Middle School)77.878.6
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manheim Township Middle School)74.873.8
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Manheim Township Middle School)53.152.7
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Manheim Township Middle School)77.878.6
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Manheim Township Middle School)77.372.7
 4.6%
   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 Students904955
 5.6%
African American5149
 3.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9295
 3.3%
Hispanic118152
 28.8%
Pacific Islander00
White577605
 4.9%
Two or More Races6554
 16.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%31.8%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manheim Township Middle School

Students who attend Manheim Township Middle School usually go on to attend Manheim Township High School

Students at Manheim Township Middle School are 62% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 902 students attended Manheim Township Middle School.

Yes. Manheim Township Middle School ranks in the top 9.4% of Pennsylvania middle schools.


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