Is Manara Academy a good school?

Manara Academy ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Manara Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended Manara Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Manara Academy?

Students at Manara Academy are 50% Asian, 21% White, 17% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Manara Academy

Summary:

Manara Academy is a public charter elementary school in Irving, Texas, serving 161 students in grades PK-6. The school has seen a fluctuating racial makeup, with Asian students making up the largest percentage, followed by White, African American, and smaller percentages of other races.

Manara Academy has seen a concerning decline in its academic performance and statewide ranking over the years. The school's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels, and the percentage of proficient or better students has decreased in most subject areas. Additionally, Manara Academy has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 63.98% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Canyon Ranch Elementary (7.46%) and Freeman Elementary (30.9%).

Despite its diverse student population, Manara Academy's performance on STAAR tests for subgroups like Asian and African American students is lower than the state averages, suggesting the need for the school to address the unique needs of its diverse learners. The school also spends more per student ($10,755 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, yet its academic outcomes continue to decline. Manara Academy may need to implement comprehensive strategies, such as reviewing instructional practices, providing targeted support for diverse learners, and exploring additional resources to support its economically disadvantaged students, in order to improve student learning outcomes and better serve the needs of its community.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063

(972) 304-1155

District: Manara Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
4273^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,755

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

50.3%

White:

21.1%

African American:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manara Academy ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Manara Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (50.3%), White (21.1%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manara Academy is 15.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manara Academy is $10,755.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Manara Academy 755^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	51.45	2316^th	4095	43.4%
2012	43.21	2702^nd	4206	35.8%
2013	42.09	2748^th	4221	34.9%
2014	69.55	1243^rd	4260	70.8%
2015	71.28	1199^th	4320	72.2%
2016	62.70	1626^th	4286	62.1%
2017	61.33	1423^rd	4329	67.1%
2018	43.73	2330^th	4359	46.5%
2019	41.45	2597^th	4479	42.0%
2021	31.63	3059^th	4578	33.2%
2022	28.63	3450^th	4581	24.7%
2023	14.56	4301^st	4647	7.4%
2024	15.22	4273^rd	4675	8.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.08	2803^rd	3226	13.1%
2019	28.82	2743^rd	3333	17.7%
2021	35.11	2349^th	3446	31.8%
2022	22.84	3071^st	3487	11.9%
2023	20.59	3225^th	3556	9.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.30	1626^th	3558	54.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.36	2276^th	4264	46.6%
2019	47.33	2248^th	4309	47.8%
2021	39.71	2755^th	4451	38.1%
2022	27.48	3661^st	4477	18.2%
2023	17.19	4208^th	4521	6.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.11	2287^th	4306	46.9%
2019	35.26	2999^th	4348	31.0%
2021	40.53	2556^th	4499	43.2%
2022	38.29	2876^th	4561	36.9%
2023	15.38	4240^th	4588	7.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.51	3064^th	4240	27.7%
2019	33.19	3181^st	4295	25.9%
2021	40.62	2528^th	4331	41.6%
2022	28.92	3576^th	4461	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.32	2426^th	4319	43.8%
2019	47.55	2153^rd	4357	50.6%
2021	22.58	3697^th	4498	17.8%
2022	21.75	3886^th	4563	14.8%
2023	15.42	4225^th	4585	7.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.92	913^th	1005	9.2%
2019	18.23	909^th	1009	9.9%
2021	10.80	905^th	967	6.4%
2022	9.04	919^th	957	4.0%
2023	3.40	992^nd	1015	2.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.98	1333^rd	2483	46.3%
2019	34.05	1794^th	2515	28.7%
2021	39.31	1446^th	2444	40.8%
2022	44.10	1307^th	2421	46.0%
2023	37.17	1562^nd	2443	36.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.82	4159^th	4168	0.2%

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Rank History for White students at Manara Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.19	2352^nd	3127	24.8%
2019	36.41	2192^nd	3142	30.2%
2021	13.83	2883^rd	3082	6.5%
2022	8.58	3007^th	3082	2.4%
2023	0.72	3103^rd	3106	0.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Manara Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	67	68	110	4	1	n/a	n/a	250
2011	53	70	74	2	0	0	3	202
2012	88	134	160	17	2	3	2	406
2013	124	119	190	14	1	2	8	458
2014	123	116	230	17	0	0	9	495
2015	144	105	252	28	0	0	10	539
2016	172	136	280	34	1	0	11	634
2017	112	119	254	29	1	0	13	528
2018	110	106	222	32	6	0	11	487
2019	87	105	203	24	6	0	8	433
2020	78	82	146	14	5	0	10	335
2021	58	60	122	6	5	0	9	260
2022	43	56	80	5	3	1	6	194
2023	34	28	81	8	4	1	5	161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manara Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	250	21.8	11.4	37.6
2011	202	27.5	7.3	45
2012	406	30.0	13.5	52.7
2013	458	38.8	11.7	52.6
2014	495	36.0	13.7	49.7
2015	539	38.0	14.1	46.8
2016	634	47.0	13.4	42
2017	528	37.7	13.9	37.3
2018	487	36.6	13.2	46.2
2019	433	28.1	15.3	40
2020	335	21.1	15.8	54
2021	260	19.8	13.0	58.1
2022	194	12.0	16.1	62.9
2023	161	10.4	15.3	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manara Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	250	21.8	11.4	37.6
2011	202	27.5	7.3	45
2012	406	30.0	13.5	52.7
2013	458	38.8	11.7	52.6
2014	495	36.0	13.7	49.7
2015	539	38.0	14.1	46.8
2016	634	47.0	13.4	42
2017	528	37.7	13.9	37.3
2018	487	36.6	13.2	46.2
2019	433	28.1	15.3	40
2020	335	21.1	15.8	54
2021	260	19.8	13.0	58.1
2022	194	12.0	16.1	62.9
2023	161	10.4	15.3	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manara Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,013 (9.7%)	$9,469 (90.3%)	$10,482
2020	$645 (6.7%)	$8,953 (93.3%)	$9,598
2021	$978 (9.1%)	$9,778 (90.9%)	$10,755

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manara Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2597^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4301^st of 4647 Elementary schools	34.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	58	5	53%
3rd Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	46	25	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	44	5	39%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	43	10	33%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	26	28	2%
4th Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	32	23	9%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	11	28	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	17	20	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	59	17	42%
5th Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	48	30	18%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	59	13	46%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	39	33	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Manara Academy)	29	0	29%
5th Grade Science (Manara Academy)	27	6	21%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	25	62	37%
6th Grade Reading (Manara Academy)	24	53	29%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	46	18	28%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manara Academy)	35	24	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	433	161	62.8%
African American	105	28	73.3%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	203	81	60.1%
Hispanic	24	8	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	87	34	60.9%
Two or More Races	8	5	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	64%	24%

Schools Near Manara Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manara Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	8201 Tristar Dr	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Manara Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 304-1155	161	10	15.3	64.0%	34 (21.1%)	28 (17.4%)	8 (5.0%)	81 (50.3%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)	15.2	4273^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	8.6%		14.6	4301^st of 4647 public elementary schools	7.4%	28			39.1	15.0	34.8	25.7	30.4	30.0	16.7	5.7	4.2	$10,755	$978	$9,778
Las Colinas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Kinwest Pkwy	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 968-2200	595	39	15.3	23.2%	69 (11.6%)	119 (20.0%)	85 (14.3%)	288 (48.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.7%)	87.5	475^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.8%		85.1	575^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.6%	100			66.7	76.3	72.3		57.5	59.5	64.6		55.4	$10,767	$1,301	$9,466
Richard J Lee Elementary	Public	K-5	8808 Chaparral Waters Way	Dallas	75019	Dallas County	Coppell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 496-7900	719	47	15.2	5.8%	53 (7.4%)	35 (4.9%)	38 (5.3%)	579 (80.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	96.7	113^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.9	140^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.0%	27			85.0	79.0	87.7		75.6	71.9	84.9		53.0	$8,401	$436	$7,964
Pinkerton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Southwestern Blvd	Coppell	75019	Dallas County	Coppell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 496-6800	357	26	13.7	5.3%	155 (43.4%)	14 (3.9%)	52 (14.6%)	104 (29.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.4%)	92.9	261^st of 4675 public elementary schools	94.4%		95	172^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	96.3%	89			75.0	71.7	91.7		66.7	61.7	78.3		50.0	$10,429	$598	$9,830
Canyon Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	1205 Santa Fe Trail	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Coppell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 496-7200	764	51	15.0	7.5%	32 (4.2%)	18 (2.4%)	27 (3.5%)	669 (87.6%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	96.6	116^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.5%		98.3	45^th of 4647 public elementary schools	99.0%	71			83.3	94.4	92.0		62.9	84.5	87.2		47.2	$7,568	$430	$7,138
Freeman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8757 Valley Ranch Pkwy	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-1700	712	41	17.4	30.9%	26 (3.7%)	146 (20.5%)	64 (9.0%)	434 (61.0%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.7%)	75.2	933^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	80.0%		71.4	1109^th of 4647 public elementary schools	76.1%	176			49.4	52.4	74.3		57.7	54.9	71.6		35.1	$10,331	$1,143	$9,188
Valley Ranch Elementary	Public	K-5	9800 Rodeo Dr	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Coppell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 496-8500	490	35	14.0	5.1%	16 (3.3%)	11 (2.2%)	15 (3.1%)	436 (89.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	96.5	122^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	97.4%		96	131^st of 4647 public elementary schools	97.2%	9			73.5	81.0	81.0		71.1	82.0	83.0		63.0	$9,339	$492	$8,847
Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 S Coppell Rd	Coppell	75019	Dallas County	Coppell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 496-7500	498	38	13.1	28.7%	153 (30.7%)	13 (2.6%)	226 (45.4%)	90 (18.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	85.3	559^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.0%		77.2	870^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.3%	311	22.2	33.3	62.5	65.9	79.2		59.7	61.0	72.2		36.6	$10,177	$690	$9,487
Landry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	265 Red River Trl	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-2100	532	32	16.5	67.1%	40 (7.5%)	271 (50.9%)	81 (15.2%)	99 (18.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	43.5	2600^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.4%		44.9	2471^st of 4647 public elementary schools	46.8%	129			35.3	35.8	65.2		35.8	34.3	44.3		24.6	$12,642	$1,504	$11,138
Great Hearts Irving	Public, Charter	K-5	3350 W Story Rd	Irving	75038	Dallas County	Great Hearts Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 759-3030	817	35	23.5	16.9%	210 (25.7%)	46 (5.6%)	121 (14.8%)	414 (50.7%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.0%)	65.2	1320^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.8%		74.5	981^st of 4647 public elementary schools	78.9%	339			42.9	55.0	74.0		51.7	49.2	66.7		16.7	$8,950	$198	$8,752

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