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7.6 avg / 10

Manheim Township Sd School District

School District · Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Students: 6,014
Teachers (FTE): 401

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,647

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Manheim Township Sd?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Manheim Township Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Reidenbaugh EL Sch

8.4/10

Lititz · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Neff Sch

7.9/10

Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Landis Run Intermediate School

7.7/10

Lancaster · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#93 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,647

$2,493 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

6,014 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Manheim Township Sd ranks #93 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Manheim Township Sd's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Reidenbaugh EL Sch (8.4/10), Neff Sch (7.9/10), and Landis Run Intermediate School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Nitrauer Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Manheim Township Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Manheim Township Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Reidenbaugh EL Sch 8.4 / 10
2 Neff Sch 7.9 / 10
3 Landis Run Intermediate School 7.7 / 10
4 Bucher Sch 7.7 / 10
5 Schaeffer Sch 7.7 / 10
6 Manheim Twp HS 7.6 / 10
7 Nitrauer Sch 7.5 / 10
8 Brecht Sch 7.3 / 10
9 Manheim Twp MS 6.3 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Manheim Township Sd

Manheim Township Sd is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,014 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $15,647 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Manheim Township Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Reidenbaugh EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Manheim Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.1% and ELA proficiency of 76.5%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Manheim Township Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 72.1%
School
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ELA Proficiency 76.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Manheim Township Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Lancaster
Total Enrollment
6,014
Teachers (FTE)
401
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Manheim Township Sd?

Manheim Township Sd has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Manheim Township Sd?

The average composite rating for Manheim Township Sd is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Manheim Township Sd?

Manheim Township Sd spends $15,647 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Manheim Township Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Manheim Township Sd is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Manheim Township Sd?

Reidenbaugh EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Manheim Township Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Manheim Township Sd?

Across schools in Manheim Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Manheim Township Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Manheim Township Sd has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
72.1%
ELA Proficiency
76.5%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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