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Manheim Central Middle School

Manheim Central SD · Lancaster County · 261 White Oak Rd, Manheim, PA 17545.0

(717)664-1700

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6/10
#245
Rank 245 out of 520
Top 47%
English Language Arts5/10 · #291 · 44th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #194 · 63rd percentile
Science5/10 · #241 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Manheim Central Middle School sits in the heart of Lancaster County, where small-town Pennsylvania charm meets a genuinely tight-knit community — the kind of place where Friday night football still draws a crowd and neighbors actually know each other's names. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, balanced education without the intensity of a hyper-competitive suburban district. Families drawn to Lancaster County's mix of rural scenery, local farms, and easy access to the city of Lancaster itself will find Manheim a comfortable, community-rooted place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

773 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
601 (78%)
Hispanic
99 (13%)
Asian
35 (5%)
Multiple Races
20 (3%)
African American
14 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged291 (38%)
Students with Disabilities121 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

846
Enrollment
60.6
Teachers (FTE)
14:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #332 · 36th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found