Manheim Township Sd School District
School District · Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#113 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
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 #113 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Manheim Township Sd's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Schaeffer Sch (8.6/10), Bucher Sch (8.5/10), and Nitrauer Sch (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Manheim Township Sd schools.
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 | Schaeffer Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bucher Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Nitrauer Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Brecht Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Manheim Twp HS | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Reidenbaugh EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Landis Run Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Manheim Twp MS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Neff Sch | 4.9 / 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. District-level spending was $15,647 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Manheim Township Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Schaeffer Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Manheim Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 70.6% and ELA proficiency of 74.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Manheim Township Sd with test data.
Schools in Manheim Township Sd
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 6,014
- Teachers (FTE)
- 401
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Manheim Township Sd?
Manheim Township Sd's district-level spending was $15,647 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Schaeffer Sch is the highest-rated school in Manheim Township Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Manheim Township Sd?
Across schools in Manheim Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.4%. 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 7.1/10 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.4%
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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