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#1729 of 2,846 schools in PA
Manor Middle School
Middle School · Penn Manor Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Penn Manor Sd middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2950 Charlestown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Math 48% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manor Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Manor Middle 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat 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 income
$77,156
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17603; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Wheatland MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Centerville MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penn Manor Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manor Middle School is listed in Penn Manor SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manor Middle School
Manor Middle School is a public middle school in Lancaster, PA, part of Penn Manor Sd, serving approximately 466 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manor Middle School
What grades does Manor Middle School serve?
Manor Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Manor Middle School?
Manor Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manor Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manor Middle School rank in PA?
Manor Middle School ranks #1,729 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Manor Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manor Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Manor Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manor Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manor Middle School a charter school?
No, Manor Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manor Middle School a Title I school?
No, Manor Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manor Middle School?
52.1% of students at Manor Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (717) 872-9510
- Area population (ZIP 17603)
- 66,788
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
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 17603; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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