C+
Average
68/100

Manheim Central MS

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 261 White Oak Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 58% · Math 45% proficient · 51st percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
835
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 40th percentile, math 62nd percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (−4 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (−2 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White59%47%reading -10 pts, math -1 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%37%reading +13 pts, math +19 pts73rd percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -29 pts, math -18 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -6 pts, math +17 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 261 White Oak Rd
City Manheim
ZIP Code 17545
District 4214550
NCES School ID 421455006076
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17545

Understanding the community around Manheim Central MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,399
Per Capita Income $40,697
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $255,400
Median Rent $1,266
Owner-Occupied 82.5%
Renter-Occupied 17.5%
View full data for ZIP 17545 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Manheim Central MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.5%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Asian 3.0%
Black 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 835
Teachers (FTE) 65.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Manheim Central MS?
Manheim Central MS has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Manheim Central MS?
Manheim Central MS has 835 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Manheim Central MS serve?
Manheim Central MS serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Manheim Central MS receive per student?
Manheim Central MS receives $28,931 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Manheim Central MS in 17545 ▼
Avg Home Value
$399,583
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,695
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
17.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026