Serving 508 students in grades 6, Neff 6 Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)86%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)81%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Neff 6 Middle School?
508 students attend Neff 6 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Neff 6 Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neff 6 Middle School?
Neff 6 Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neff 6 Middle School offer ?
Neff 6 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Neff 6 Middle School part of?
Neff 6 Middle School is part of Manheim Township School District.
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