Manchester Middle School

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Manchester Middle School is a public middle school located in Akron, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 399 students. The school is part of the Manchester Local School District, which is ranked 101 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester Middle School consistently performs significantly above the state average in Ohio State Tests across all grade levels and subjects, including science, mathematics, and English language arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 54.3% to 95.5%, compared to the state averages of 46.3% to 70.6%. The school's performance in Algebra I is particularly impressive, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 55.9%. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, with some subgroups ranking in the top 1-2% of Ohio middle schools.

Compared to the nearby Barberton Virtual Academy, a public virtual middle school serving grades 2-8, Manchester Middle School stands out in its academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.3% vs. 33.2% in 2022-2023). However, Manchester Middle School's student population is predominantly white, with over 95% of students identifying as such, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing in terms of promoting diversity and exposure to different perspectives.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 760 W Nimisila Rd
       Akron, OH  44319-4621


(330) 882-3812

District: Manchester Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Manchester Middle School usually attend:

High:    Manchester High School

Feeder schools for Manchester Middle School:

Elementary:    Nolley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Compare Details Manchester Middle School ranks better than 81.9% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Middle School 189th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Manchester Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Manchester Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Local 101st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manchester Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.12 153rd 400 61.8%
2005 71.89 191st 692 72.4%
2006 64.41 302nd 732 58.7%
2007 73.02 241st 837 71.2%
2008 79.44 128th 835 84.7%
2009 75.60 209th 858 75.6%
2010 79.81 139th 895 84.5%
2011 81.86 97th 925 89.5%
2012 80.02 134th 989 86.5%
2013 78.36 161st 1001 83.9%
2014 80.78 107th 1008 89.4%
2015 90.71 24th 1035 97.7%
2016 83.29 136th 1050 87.0%
2017 79.82 176th 1038 83.0%
2018 82.61 128th 1010 87.3%
2019 84.50 114th 1050 89.1%
2021 80.15 180th 1037 82.6%
2022 77.12 216th 1017 78.8%
2023 77.50 229th 1048 78.1%
2024 80.25 189th 1046 81.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.74 122nd 590 79.3%
2024 60.14 144th 563 74.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.53 99th 924 89.3%
2019 94.62 12th 945 98.7%
2021 73.75 189th 923 79.5%
2022 72.49 194th 947 79.5%
2023 78.04 151st 974 84.5%
2024 82.85 94th 989 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.93 105th 897 88.3%
2019 85.57 84th 917 90.8%
2021 74.76 222nd 910 75.6%
2022 75.24 222nd 925 76.0%
2023 74.96 221st 943 76.6%
2024 80.87 153rd 942 83.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.30 86th 643 86.6%
2019 84.12 44th 658 93.3%
2021 73.29 74th 576 87.2%
2022 54.34 172nd 565 69.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.31 276th 521 47.0%
2019 70.63 24th 164 85.4%
2024 77.55 2nd 196 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.16 168th 916 81.7%
2019 82.62 119th 933 87.2%
2021 81.51 143rd 924 84.5%
2022 75.28 206th 946 78.2%
2023 77.14 191st 963 80.2%
2024 76.96 194th 958 79.7%
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Rank History for White students at Manchester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.71 159th 781 79.6%
2019 81.20 118th 796 85.2%
2021 71.91 200th 781 74.4%
2022 67.44 252nd 809 68.9%
2023 68.84 250th 805 68.9%
2024 73.07 197th 795 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Open Quote Excellent schools both the middle school and high. My daughter and step son went and were very happy there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Manchester Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 332 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 424 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1991 459 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 497 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 508 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 495 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 485 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 485 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 442 1 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 429 2 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 446 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 427 3 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 440 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 434 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 434 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 455 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 464 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 495 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 499
2007 518 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 524
2008 501 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 508
2009 485 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 4 494
2010 482 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 4 490
2011 457 5 1 1 3 0 5 0 472
2012 431 6 2 1 3 0 10 0 453
2013 441 5 1 1 2 0 11 0 461
2014 423 5 1 1 2 0 10 0 442
2015 413 3 1 2 1 1 10 0 431
2016 403 3 0 2 1 1 5 0 415
2017 393 2 1 2 1 2 5 0 406
2018 373 2 2 2 0 2 6 0 387
2019 393 3 2 1 0 0 8 0 407
2020 397 1 2 2 0 0 12 0 414
2021 381 1 1 3 0 0 13 0 399
2022 388 1 1 4 0 0 8 0 402
2023 380 1 2 6 0 0 10 0 399

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 19.0 17.1 0
1989 338 19.0 17.7 n/a
1990 434 22.5 19.2 n/a
1991 467 22.0 21.2 n/a
1992 499 22.0 22.6 3.4
1993 511 21.9 23.3 5.1
1994 498 22.0 22.6 5.8
1995 494 27.4 18.0 5.7
1996 494 27.4 18.0 5.7
1997 453 23.4 19.4 4.6
1998 445 22.0 20.2 5.4
1999 461 20.3 22.7 10
2000 441 24.0 18.4 9.8
2001 453 22.0 20.6 9.1
2002 439 21.0 20.9 8.2
2003 439 21.0 20.9 8.2
2004 460 26.9 17.1 11.5
2005 468 26.6 17.6 14.1
2006 499 26.6 18.8 14.5
2007 524 29.9 17.5 14
2008 508 27.9 18.2 n/a
2009 494 27.5 18.0 19
2010 490 27.5 17.8 21
2011 472 27.5 17.1 29.4
2012 453 27.5 16.4 27.6
2013 461 25.5 18.0 28
2014 442 25.4 17.3 27.4
2015 431 n/a n/a 31.1
2016 415 27.0 15.3 29.4
2017 406 25.5 15.8 26.6
2018 387 25.1 15.3 20.4
2019 407 24.1 16.8 22.6
2020 414 25.1 16.4 25.1
2021 399 22.1 17.9 n/a
2022 402 22.1 18.1 n/a
2023 399 n/a n/a 27.3

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 19.0 17.1 0
1989 338 19.0 17.7 n/a
1990 434 22.5 19.2 n/a
1991 467 22.0 21.2 n/a
1992 499 22.0 22.6 3.4
1993 511 21.9 23.3 5.1
1994 498 22.0 22.6 5.8
1995 494 27.4 18.0 5.7
1996 494 27.4 18.0 5.7
1997 453 23.4 19.4 4.6
1998 445 22.0 20.2 5.4
1999 461 20.3 22.7 10
2000 441 24.0 18.4 9.8
2001 453 22.0 20.6 9.1
2002 439 21.0 20.9 8.2
2003 439 21.0 20.9 8.2
2004 460 26.9 17.1 11.5
2005 468 26.6 17.6 14.1
2006 499 26.6 18.8 14.5
2007 524 29.9 17.5 14
2008 508 27.9 18.2 n/a
2009 494 27.5 18.0 19
2010 490 27.5 17.8 21
2011 472 27.5 17.1 29.4
2012 453 27.5 16.4 27.6
2013 461 25.5 18.0 28
2014 442 25.4 17.3 27.4
2015 431 n/a n/a 31.1
2016 415 27.0 15.3 29.4
2017 406 25.5 15.8 26.6
2018 387 25.1 15.3 20.4
2019 407 24.1 16.8 22.6
2020 414 25.1 16.4 25.1
2021 399 22.1 17.9 n/a
2022 402 22.1 18.1 n/a
2023 399 n/a n/a 27.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,805
2022 $12,956
2023 $12,915

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Middle 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 114th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 229th of 1048 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Manchester Middle School)8894.6
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Manchester Local)87.294.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Middle School)89.884.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Local)8984.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Middle School)75.990.3
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Local)75.290.3
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Middle School)83.560
 23.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Local)83.760
 23.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Middle School)72.574.1
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Local)72.874.1
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Middle School)83.860.4
 23.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Local)83.860.4
 23.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Middle School)82.869.8
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Local)82.869.8
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Manchester Middle School)82.486.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Manchester Local)82.486.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Middle School)82.961.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Local)82.961.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Middle School)73.574.5
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Local)73.574.5
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Manchester Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Manchester Local)82.582.1
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students407399
 2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White393380
 3.3%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%27.3%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Middle School

Students at Manchester Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Manchester Middle School ranks 189th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Manchester Middle School.

Students who attend Manchester Middle School usually go on to attend Manchester High School


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