For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,719 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,719 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manheim Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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
0.36
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
79%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,203 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,235 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,203
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,235
$23,119
Best Manheim Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manheim Central Sr. High 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
| 880 students
Rank: #22.
Baron Elementary 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
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Doe Run Elementary 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
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Manheim Central Middle 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
| 835 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,719 students.
What is the rank of Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District is ranked #294 out of 675 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?
79% of Manheim Central School District students are White, 13% 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 $21,235 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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