At a glance
Reported students
275
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
394
Manchester Middle School: 275 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Manchester Middle School
Manchester Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Akron. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Manchester Local. NCES reports 275 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.3%) and multiracial (2.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Manchester Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.3%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Manchester Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manchester High School
High · Grades 09–12
394 reported students
Nolley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Manchester Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Middle School Middle · Northwest Local | 06–08 | 405 | 3.4 mi |
| Green Middle School Middle · Green Local | 06–08 | 617 | 4.6 mi |
| Coventry Middle School Middle · Coventry Local | 05–08 | 427 | 5.1 mi |
| Jackson Memorial Middle School Middle · Jackson Local | 06–08 | 1,313 | 6.2 mi |
| Barberton Middle School Middle · Barberton City | 05–08 | 741 | 6.5 mi |
| Schrop Intermediate School Middle · Springfield Local | 04–06 | 382 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Middle School
What grades does Manchester Middle School serve?
Manchester Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Manchester Local.
How many students attend Manchester Middle School?
Manchester Middle School reported 275 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 400 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Manchester Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 275 students and 24.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Manchester Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Manchester Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Manchester Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Manchester Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Manchester Middle School in?
Manchester Middle School is part of Manchester Local, based in Akron, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Manchester Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Middle School (3.4 mi), Green Middle School (4.6 mi), Coventry Middle School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.