Very Good
#429 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 24% in state
Manchester Intermediate School
Middle School · Manchester Community Schools · Laketon, IN
A Manchester Community Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 W Woodring Rd, Laketon, IN 46943
- Math 53% vs IN 43% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Intermediate School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manchester Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,000
College educated
0%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Manchester Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester Intermediate School is listed in Manchester Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Intermediate School
Manchester Intermediate School is a public middle school in Laketon, IN, part of Manchester Community Schools, serving approximately 298 students in grades 4th-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester Intermediate School
What grades does Manchester Intermediate School serve?
Manchester Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Manchester Intermediate School?
Manchester Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Intermediate School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manchester Intermediate School rank in IN?
Manchester Intermediate School ranks #429 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Manchester Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manchester Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Intermediate School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manchester Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Manchester Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manchester Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Manchester Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester Intermediate School?
50.3% of students at Manchester Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (260) 982-8685
- Area population (ZIP 46943)
- 113
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46943; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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