Very Good
#655 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 23% in state
Landis Run Intermediate School
Middle School · Manheim Township Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Manheim Township Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5134, Lancaster, PA 17606
- Math 61% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Landis Run Intermediate School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Landis Run 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Reynolds MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Lititz Area Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manheim Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Landis Run Intermediate School is listed in Manheim Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Landis Run Intermediate School
Landis Run Intermediate School is a public middle school in Lancaster, PA, part of Manheim Township Sd, serving approximately 910 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Landis Run Intermediate School
What grades does Landis Run Intermediate School serve?
Landis Run Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Landis Run Intermediate School?
Landis Run Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Landis Run Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Landis Run Intermediate School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Landis Run Intermediate School rank in PA?
Landis Run Intermediate School ranks #655 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Landis Run Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Landis Run 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 Landis Run Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Landis Run Intermediate School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Landis Run Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Landis Run Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Landis Run Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Landis Run Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Landis Run Intermediate School?
34.7% of students at Landis Run 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (717) 581-9124
- Area population (ZIP 17606)
- 341
- Area median age
- 87.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 17606; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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