Manheim Central Middle School

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Manheim Central Middle School ranks 335 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manheim Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Manheim, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Hempfield School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and maintains a low dropout rate, despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, Manheim Central Middle School shines, with proficiency rates above the state average in math, science, and English language arts on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's math proficiency rate of 38% was significantly higher than nearby schools like Reynolds Middle School (18.2%) and Ephrata Middle School (34%). However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students lagging behind their white and higher-income peers, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

Despite these challenges, Manheim Central Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania middle schools, indicating a stable and effective educational environment. The school's per-student spending has also increased over the years, from $14,054 in 2018-2019 to $18,867 in 2021-2022, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and positive outcomes. However, the school has seen a decline in racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 83.35% in 2020-2021 to 78.54% in 2022-2023, a trend that warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public 5-8

261 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545

(717) 664-1700

District: Manheim Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
335^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,867

Students who attend Manheim Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Manheim Central Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 848

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manheim Central Middle School ranks better than 62.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.53. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manheim Central Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Manheim Central Middle School employs 64.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manheim Central Middle School is $18,867.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Manheim Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Central Middle School 335^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Manheim Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Manheim Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Central School District 289^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manheim Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Manheim Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	67.13	285^th	805	64.6%
2011	74.65	194^th	825	76.5%
2012	77.78	157^th	834	81.2%
2013	77.37	148^th	758	80.5%
2014	71.03	218^th	728	70.1%
2015	78.95	149^th	835	82.2%
2016	72.55	228^th	870	73.8%
2017	73.92	213^th	877	75.7%
2018	63.29	341^st	861	60.4%
2019	69.67	264^th	891	70.4%
2021	58.80	317^th	797	60.2%
2022	57.49	383^rd	883	56.6%
2023	61.53	335^th	893	62.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manheim Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.97	498^th	874	43.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Manheim Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.49	279^th	660	57.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manheim Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.04	188^th	362	48.1%

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Rank History for White students at Manheim Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.83	337^th	681	50.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Manheim Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	864	24	15	22	1	n/a	n/a	1	927
2009	844	18	17	29	0	n/a	n/a	5	913
2010	836	16	13	34	0	n/a	n/a	5	904
2011	814	20	18	40	0	0	9	0	901
2012	798	13	15	48	1	0	23	0	898
2013	783	9	22	45	1	0	36	0	896
2014	749	12	23	51	0	0	37	0	872
2015	745	7	30	66	0	0	29	0	877
2016	758	5	31	63	1	0	30	0	888
2017	744	7	29	68	1	0	25	0	874
2018	775	14	28	79	1	2	27	0	926
2019	781	17	22	86	1	1	28	0	936
2020	755	24	19	96	0	1	33	0	928
2021	746	12	17	86	0	1	33	0	895
2022	727	14	20	95	0	1	29	0	886
2023	666	19	24	101	0	5	33	0	848

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 Manheim Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	927	62.9	14.7	24.6
2009	913	64.0	14.3	25.9
2010	904	65.3	13.8	25.6
2011	901	66.3	13.5	25.1
2012	898	63.0	14.2	34.1
2013	896	62.9	14.2	31
2014	872	63.1	13.8	28
2015	877	63.0	13.9	31.5
2016	888	62.0	14.3	36
2017	874	61.9	14.1	34.9
2018	926	66.6	13.8	35.9
2019	936	66.2	14.1	32.2
2020	928	68.0	13.6	38
2021	895	64.4	13.8	38.2
2022	886	65.1	13.6	40.3
2023	848	64.6	13.1	41.7

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 Manheim Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	927	62.9	14.7	24.6
2009	913	64.0	14.3	25.9
2010	904	65.3	13.8	25.6
2011	901	66.3	13.5	25.1
2012	898	63.0	14.2	34.1
2013	896	62.9	14.2	31
2014	872	63.1	13.8	28
2015	877	63.0	13.9	31.5
2016	888	62.0	14.3	36
2017	874	61.9	14.1	34.9
2018	926	66.6	13.8	35.9
2019	936	66.2	14.1	32.2
2020	928	68.0	13.6	38
2021	895	64.4	13.8	38.2
2022	886	65.1	13.6	40.3
2023	848	64.6	13.1	41.7

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 Manheim Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$192 (1.4%)	$13,883 (98.6%)	$14,075
2020	$204 (1.5%)	$13,850 (98.5%)	$14,054
2021	$424 (2.7%)	$15,253 (97.3%)	$15,677
2022	$821 (4.4%)	$18,046 (95.6%)	$18,867

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manheim Central 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 264^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 335^th of 893 Middle schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Manheim Central Middle School)	44.5	50.5	6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manheim Central Middle School)	51.3	56.7	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Manheim Central Middle School)	45.2	31.8	13.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manheim Central Middle School)	59	51	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Manheim Central Middle School)	50	36.4	13.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manheim Central Middle School)	59.1	53.7	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Manheim Central Middle School)	45.7	33.3	12.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Manheim Central Middle School)	68.1	67.8	0.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manheim Central Middle School)	66.4	53.3	13.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Manheim Central Middle School)	46.3	38	8.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Manheim Central Middle School)	68.1	67.8	0.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Manheim Central Middle School)	58.7	53.7	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	936	848	9.4%
African American	17	19	11.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	22	24	9.1%
Hispanic	86	101	17.4%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	781	666	14.7%
Two or More Races	28	33	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	41.7%	9.6%

Schools Near Manheim Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)						PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manheim Central Middle School	Public	5-8	261 White Oak Rd	Manheim	17545	Lancaster County	Manheim Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 664-1700	848	65	13.1	41.7%	666 (78.5%)	19 (2.2%)	101 (11.9%)	24 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	33 (3.9%)	61.5	335^th of 893 public middle schools	62.5%		57.5	383^rd of 883 public middle schools	56.6%	48		50.5	31.8	36.4	33.3	38.0		67.8	67.8		56.7	51.0	53.7	53.3	53.7	$18,867	$821	$18,047
Warwick Middle School	Public	7-9	401 Maple St	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-3705	578	54	10.7	34.8%	473 (81.8%)	8 (1.4%)	58 (10.0%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.8%)	80.7	142^nd of 893 public middle schools	84.1%		74.8	190^th of 883 public middle schools	78.5%	48				41.9	34.0	38.2		78.2	78.2				70.5	63.0	66.9	$17,907	$588	$17,319
Landisville Middle School	Public	7-8	340 Mumma Dr	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5607	511	41	12.5	35.0%	358 (70.1%)	26 (5.1%)	89 (17.4%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	80.3	147^th of 893 public middle schools	83.5%		80.5	133^rd of 883 public middle schools	84.9%	14				46.9	34.0	40.9		72.1	72.1				64.5	66.5	65.4	$17,228	$221	$17,006
Landisville Intrmd Center	Public	4-6	330 Mumma Drive	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5590	488	31	15.9	31.1%	355 (72.7%)	22 (4.5%)	64 (13.1%)	20 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)								(n/a)	67.3	68.3	61.2			65.7	86.4		86.4	70.8	69.9	75.6			72.1	$14,954	$283	$14,670
Manheim Township Middle School	Public	7-8	School Road	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 560-3111	955	73	13.1	31.8%	605 (63.4%)	49 (5.1%)	152 (15.9%)	95 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.7%)	90.6	57^th of 893 public middle schools	93.6%		84.6	100^th of 883 public middle schools	88.7%	43				55.1	50.3	52.7		78.6	78.6				71.4	73.8	72.7	$14,605	$575	$14,030
Landis Run Intermediate School	Public	5-6	25 Blue Streak Boulevard	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 581-9124	901	61	14.7	33.0%	584 (64.8%)	40 (4.4%)	124 (13.8%)	83 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.8%)								(n/a)		63.1	62.1			62.6					74.5	69.8			72.1	$13,130	$552	$12,577
Centerville Middle School	Public	7-8	865 Centerville Rd	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5580	602	45	13.4	42.7%	391 (65.0%)	43 (7.1%)	110 (18.3%)	33 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	72.8	219^th of 893 public middle schools	75.5%		77.1	169^th of 883 public middle schools	80.9%	50				42.4	33.5	38.1		60.0	60.0				68.5	55.9	62.3	$17,113	$246	$16,867
Donegal Junior High School	Public	7-8	915 Anderson Ferry Road	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Donegal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 928-2900	457	30	15.2	49.2%	346 (75.7%)	18 (3.9%)	69 (15.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	69.8	250^th of 893 public middle schools	72.0%		72.4	217^th of 883 public middle schools	75.4%	33				40.4	30.9	35.7		68.1	68.1				56.3	55.9	56.1	$14,272	$1,086	$13,186
Cedar Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	101 E Evergreen Rd	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Cornwall-Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 272-2032	1,302	73	17.9	43.7%	892 (68.5%)	55 (4.2%)	258 (19.8%)	40 (3.1%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.0%)	66.9	277^th of 893 public middle schools	69.0%		67.1	267^th of 883 public middle schools	69.8%	10			40.4	27.6	34.2	34.2		61.8	61.8			63.4	57.4	60.9	60.6	$12,847	$384	$12,463
Reynolds Middle School	Public	6-8	605 W Walnut St	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6257	527	52	10.1	91.7%	92 (17.5%)	74 (14.0%)	317 (60.2%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	32	610^th of 893 public middle schools	31.7%		24.3	644^th of 883 public middle schools	27.1%	34			16.3	19.7	18.7	18.2		40.3	40.3			39.1	43.9	40.5	41.3	$26,612	$4,286	$22,326

Frequently Asked Questions about Manheim Central Middle School

Is Manheim Central Middle School a good school?

Manheim Central Middle School ranks 335^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Manheim Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Manheim Central Middle School usually go on to attend Manheim Central Senior High School

How many students attend Manheim Central Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 848 students attended Manheim Central Middle School.

What district is Manheim Central Middle School in?

Manheim Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Manheim Central Middle School?

Students at Manheim Central Middle School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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