Manheim Central MS

848 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Manheim Central Middle School, located at 261 White Oak Road in Manheim, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Manheim Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a culture of community and character development, often referred to as the "Baron" pride. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, musical ensembles, and student organizations, which are designed to keep students engaged and help them build meaningful connections with their peers and faculty. Situated in a suburban setting, the middle school serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive, high-quality education for all students in the Manheim area.

848

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manheim Central MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	101
Black	19
Asian	24
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	5

White
666 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
101 (11.9 %)
Two or More
33 (3.9 %)
Asian
24 (2.8 %)
Black
19 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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 Central SD
Phone:	(717)664-1700
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
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 5 196

Grade 6 217

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 210