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#821 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 45% in state

Manchester Jr-sr High School

High School · Manchester Community Schools · N. Manchester, IN

A Manchester Community Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Squire Dr, N. Manchester, IN 46962

  • Math 38% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,728
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Manchester Jr-sr High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
35%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Manchester Jr-sr High 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,863

Median home value

$152,500

Median rent

$679/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46962; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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
#3 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 Jr-sr High School is listed in Manchester Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manchester Jr-sr High School

Manchester Jr-sr High School is a public high school in N. Manchester, IN, part of Manchester Community Schools, serving approximately 666 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 1,823 schools in IN.

State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manchester Jr-sr High School

What grades does Manchester Jr-sr High School serve?

Manchester Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School?

Manchester Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Jr-sr High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manchester Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks #821 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Manchester Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manchester Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Jr-sr High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Manchester Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Manchester Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manchester Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Manchester Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester Jr-sr High School?

48.3% of students at Manchester Jr-sr High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
666
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wabash County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46962)
8,994
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.4
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 46962; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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