Manchester School

Summary:

Manchester School is an elementary school located in Windham, Maine, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 383 students. It is part of the Regional School Unit 14 district, which is ranked 67 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester School consistently outperforms the Regional School Unit 14 district and the state of Maine in academic proficiency across all subjects, with 75.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.7% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 68.06% and 44.6% for the district, respectively. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 32.1% in 2021-2022 to 15.3% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Manchester School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, lower than nearby Windham Primary School (13.4) and Raymond Elementary School (11.3).

While Manchester School stands out for its strong academic performance, it faces some challenges. The school has a higher percentage of non-white students (13.05%) compared to nearby Raymond Elementary School and Windham Primary School, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.07%) than Raymond Elementary School (19.01%) and Edna Libby Elementary School (28.68%), but lower than George E Jack School (40.25%). When compared to the top-performing schools in the region, such as Mabel I Wilson School and Greely Middle School 4-5, Manchester School's academic performance, student-teacher ratio, and free and reduced lunch rates are not as strong.

Detail:

Public 4-5

709 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062

(207) 892-1830

District: Regional School Unit 14

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,385

Students who attend Manchester School usually attend:

Middle:	Windham Middle School
High:	Windham High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manchester School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Manchester School ranks better than 75% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 14 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester School is 14, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 14 District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester School is $16,385. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 14 District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manchester School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School 24^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Manchester School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 14 67^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manchester School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	38.97	187^th	258	27.5%
2013	36.96	189^th	261	27.6%
2016	62.43	83^rd	255	67.5%
2017	58.87	98^th	256	61.7%
2018	46.99	143^rd	254	43.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Manchester School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Manchester School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	61.49	32^nd	97	67.0%
2021	46.87	48^th	92	47.8%
2022	60.11	38^th	93	59.1%
2023	63.86	24^th	96	75.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.32	42^nd	66	36.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Manchester School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.20	50^th	83	39.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Manchester School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.99	45^th	83	45.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Manchester School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.80	19^th	44	56.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department 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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manchester School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	388	3	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	398
2011	394	6	4	9	1	0	2	416
2012	363	3	5	3	0	0	6	380
2013	378	5	4	4	1	1	3	396
2014	381	5	7	7	2	1	7	410
2015	367	3	9	10	2	0	11	402
2016	367	3	7	6	3	1	9	396
2017	388	7	7	5	1	1	8	417
2018	418	12	6	10	0	0	13	459
2019	385	8	5	9	0	0	10	417
2020	346	8	5	10	2	0	9	380
2021	311	11	2	10	2	0	14	350
2022	312	9	4	8	0	0	17	350
2023	333	8	9	14	1	0	18	383
2024	352	7	9	14	2	0	19	403

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 Manchester School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	398	27.6	14.4	37.4
2011	416	29.3	14.1	32.2
2012	380	27.4	13.8	4.5
2013	396	29.8	13.2	32.6
2014	410	29.0	14.0	37.1
2015	402	27.0	14.8	36.8
2016	396	27.0	14.6	32.6
2017	417	27.6	15.1	33.6
2018	459	28.3	16.2	34.2
2019	417	29.0	14.3	33.3
2020	380	26.2	14.5	27.4
2021	350	28.9	12.1	32
2022	350	29.2	11.9	27.7
2023	383	28.3	13.5	25.1
2024	403	28.6	14.0	26.1

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 Manchester School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	398	27.6	14.4	37.4
2011	416	29.3	14.1	32.2
2012	380	27.4	13.8	4.5
2013	396	29.8	13.2	32.6
2014	410	29.0	14.0	37.1
2015	402	27.0	14.8	36.8
2016	396	27.0	14.6	32.6
2017	417	27.6	15.1	33.6
2018	459	28.3	16.2	34.2
2019	417	29.0	14.3	33.3
2020	380	26.2	14.5	27.4
2021	350	28.9	12.1	32
2022	350	29.2	11.9	27.7
2023	383	28.3	13.5	25.1
2024	403	28.6	14.0	26.1

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 Manchester School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,696
2019	$12,668
2020	$15,057
2021	$18,449
2022	$18,511
2023	$16,385

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Manchester School)	58.3	89.4	31%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 14)	60.2	85.5	25.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Manchester School)	35.2	85.5	50.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 14)	33.5	83.4	49.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	417	383	8.2%
African American	8	8
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	9	14	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	385	333	13.5%
Two or More Races	10	18	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	25.1%	8.3%

Schools Near Manchester School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Manchester School	Public	4-5	709 Roosevelt Trail	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 892-1830	403	29	14.0	26.1%	352 (87.3%)	7 (1.7%)	14 (3.5%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)								(n/a)	75.2	53.7	26.9	$16,385
Windham Primary School	Public	K-3	404 Gray Road	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 892-1840	726	54	13.3	20.5%	638 (87.9%)	21 (2.9%)	26 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.8%)	42.9	186^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.9%		48.6	106^th of 210 public elementary schools	49.5%	80	57.5	52.3		$16,052
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	25 Shaker Rd	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 688-3727	197	12	16.5	9.1%	182 (92.4%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	55.1	146^th of 290 public elementary schools	49.7%		51.3	97^th of 210 public elementary schools	53.8%	49	69.8	40.6	54.1	$11,912
Russell School	Public	K-2	8 Gray Park	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-4929	202	20	10.3	38.6%	183 (90.6%)	5 (2.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$20,059
Great Falls Elementary School	Public	K-5	73 Justice Way	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 222-1050	500	41	12.3	8.4%	437 (87.4%)	10 (2.0%)	14 (2.8%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.2%)	76.9	74^th of 290 public elementary schools	74.5%		68.3	61^st of 210 public elementary schools	71.0%	13	67.8	66.2	51.4	$19,188
Edna Libby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Fort Hill Road	Standish	04084	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 642-2500	306	21	14.6	29.7%	285 (93.1%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	82.6	56^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.7%		58.1	86^th of 210 public elementary schools	59.0%	30	74.2	63.5		$16,866
Raymond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	434 Webbs Mills Road	Raymond	04071	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	No	(207) 655-8672	280	25	11.1	17.5%	256 (91.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	77.1	72^nd of 290 public elementary schools	75.2%		29.7	150^th of 210 public elementary schools	28.6%	78	71.3	61.6		$22,337
George E Jack School	Public	4-5	15 Northeast Road	Standish	04084	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 642-4885	141	10	14.8	25.5%	124 (87.9%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)								(n/a)	65.6	37.9	10.7	$17,529
Mabel I Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-3	353 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 829-4825	737	62	11.9	1.8%	672 (91.2%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.1%)	93.3	14^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.5	12^th of 210 public elementary schools	94.3%	2	78.2	75.8		$18,994
Greely Middle School 4-5	Public	4-5	351 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 829-4815	361	29	12.6	3.3%	326 (90.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)	80.6	80.3	47.7	$19,053

Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester School

How many students attend Manchester School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Manchester School.

What district is Manchester School in?

Regional School Unit 14

What is the racial makeup of Manchester School?

Students at Manchester School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Manchester School attend?

Students who attend Manchester School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Windham Middle School
High : Windham High School

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