Manheim Twp Middle School

School Road

School District

Manheim Township
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Manheim Township School District

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Reviews

Submitted by student on August 17, 2023

I'm writing this with my friend and although we've both hardly ever had classes together, we have very similar opinions on how all of this is run even though we've never had the same teachers. We're both class of 2027 and we've both already left this school, but not without a negative opinion of it. I recommend this school if you're interested in sports or the gifted program, but overall, if you have a choice I suggest going somewhere else.Learning- Honestly in my two years at this school, I've only actually felt excited to "learn" or go to my classes very few times. How excited I will be to learn or go to these classes heavily depends on the teachers and what kind of activities we'll be doing. If I'm going to a class with a negative teacher I will not be excited to go, usually regardless of activity.Teaching- I've had very few teachers that I've felt actually meet all the points of this question. Most teachers will be very de-motivating (especially those with excessive homework and quiet work times) But, there can sometimes be great teachers who will try their best especially considering the amount of disrespect the receive.Social-emotional support- I don't believe this school has any sort of real consideration for their students. They seem to care mostly about test score ratings and sports more than student's mental health. I've had to report concerning behavior in my friends to the counselor over three times before anything was actually done in order to help them. And the "help" wasn't even help. They just told their parents and that was mostly the end of it. And in cases of bullying, the school does not care in any aspect even if good teachers themselves try to report bullying.Special Education- I believe this school does do well in terms of special education, but it can be very difficult to get them to consider accommodations in the first placeSafety- As i mentioned previously, while the school keeps everything clean and generally does their best to prevent dangerous contraband, they do not provide any punishment for bullies or school fights, and if they do give punishment, they punish everyone equally regardless of their position in the altercationFamily Engagement- The school only really contacts parents if there is an issue, never for anything positive
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2023

MTMS is academically challenging and strives to help students succeed at all levels. Tons of opportunities for student involvement (clubs and sports). Beautiful new building!
Submitted by student on October 08, 2020

Ok, in the aspect that this school is ok and is falling apart good thing there almost done with the new school
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2013

I feel very sorry for the kids who try really hard to do well in this school. Mine has come up with different stategies on staying focused in some of her classes while the teacher attempts to control the kids who consistently disrupt the class. It's unfair for the good kids to suffer. I don't understand why the school puts up with it. Meanwhile, my son got in house detention because I forgot to send an excuse to school. Yet he comes home asking what certain profane words mean because the kids are allowed to say them in the hall with no repercussion. I guess they don't think profanity, disrespecting teachers and other students warrants a detention. I'm looking into other options for next year. If Manheim Township doesn't do something about these issues all they will be left with is the kids they've allowed to get away with making the good kids miserable.