Manchester Academic Charter School

Manchester Academic Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Manchester Academic Charter School district. With 393 students, the school is performing significantly below average compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools, ranking 1205 out of 1,526 and earning a 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with test scores across all grade levels and subject areas (Math, Science, and English Language Arts) falling well below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.9% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 26.2 to 1, and despite spending $25,083 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's performance remains poor.

The data suggests that Manchester Academic Charter School is struggling to meet the academic needs of its students, who come from a high-poverty background, with 100% of the students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's consistently low performance and significant achievement gaps indicate the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student learning and outcomes.