Serving 846 students in grades 5-8, Manheim Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manheim Central MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Manheim Central School District, covering approximately 78.9 square miles in and around Manheim, PA. Families within the zone typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manheim Central Middle School's student population of 846 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
846 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Ignite Passion and Purpose to Empower Difference Makers
School Rankings
Manheim Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manheim Central Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1590 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manheim Central Middle School's ranking?
Manheim Central Middle School is ranked #1590 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Manheim Central Middle School often compared to?
Manheim Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ephrata Middle School, Warwick Middle School, Manheim Twp Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Manheim Central Middle School?
846 students attend Manheim Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Manheim Central Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manheim Central Middle School?
Manheim Central Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manheim Central Middle School offer ?
Manheim Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manheim Central Middle School part of?
Manheim Central Middle School is part of Manheim Central School District.
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