For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,768 students in Manheim Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Manheim Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,768 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Manheim Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
322 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
51 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,214 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
80%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
177
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,810 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,859 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,810
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,859
$23,073
Best Manheim Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manheim Central Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #22.
Baron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Doe Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
281 Doe Run Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Manheim Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 848 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,768 students.
What is the rank of Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District is ranked #290 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Manheim Central School District?
80% of Manheim Central School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Manheim Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,859 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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