Manheim Twp MS

955 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Manheim Township Middle School, located on School Road in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Manheim Township School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of students during their adolescent years. It serves a diverse community and is known for emphasizing core curriculum standards while offering a wide range of elective opportunities to encourage student interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to extracurricular engagement, offering various sports, arts, and club activities that promote school spirit and personal growth. As part of the broader Manheim Township community, the middle school benefits from robust district resources and a culture that prioritizes student achievement and community partnership. With its central location in the Lancaster area, the school remains a focal point for families seeking a supportive and challenging educational experience for their middle-grade learners.

955

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manheim Twp MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	152
Black	49
Asian	95
Two or More	54

White
605 (63.4 %)
Hispanic
152 (15.9 %)
Asian
95 (9.9 %)
Two or More
54 (5.7 %)
Black
49 (5.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manheim Township SD
Phone:	(717)560-3111
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	955
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 451

Grade 8 503

Grade 9 1