Manara Academy, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Manara Academy

Manara Academy is a public charter district spanning pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across three campuses in the Dallas area. The enrollment is small, under a thousand students, with a notably diverse student body: roughly a third white, a third Asian, and a quarter Black, with smaller populations of Hispanic and multiracial students. The youngest grades skew larger, with enrollment tapering significantly in high school.

Academically, Manara's state test results show persistent challenges across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, proficiency ranges from low in the elementary grades to stronger performance in middle school; grade eight students reached around half proficiency, the highest point in the ELA pathway. Math proficiency is lower across the board, with only a small portion of students meeting or exceeding standards at any level. Science and social studies proficiency are also below state norms. A parent weighing this district should understand that across tested grades, only a minority of students demonstrate grade-level mastery on Texas assessments. The data does not provide prior-year comparison, so it is not clear whether these results represent a stable pattern or recent movement.

Within Dallas County, Manara sits below the midpoint on overall proficiency among the county's districts. The district does maintain better-than-midpoint chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting reasonable engagement, and spends in the upper-middle range per pupil compared to county peers.

The district's three schools serve different pathways. Manara Leadership Academy, the high school on the Irving campus, offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside Advanced Placement courses, marking it as a college-prep option for families seeking that credential. The other two campuses serve earlier grades and have not been described in terms of specialized offerings.

Manara Academy's charter was renewed by the Texas Education Agency in 2024, securing authorization for the next term and providing stability to families considering long-term enrollment. No data on graduation rates, special education services, English learner support, or free-and-reduced-price lunch participation was available, leaving gaps in the full picture of student support and demographics. For families exploring this district, a direct conversation with school leadership about academic support structures, remediation pathways, and specific programming would help clarify how the schools address the gap between current performance and state benchmarks.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

600

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 26%

White 34%

Asian 30%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

33%

13%

Gr 4

24%

26%

Gr 5

58%

36%

Gr 6

55%

33%

Gr 7

50%

33%

Gr 8

60%

47%

Math

Gr 3

Gr 4

18%

Gr 5

42%

33%

Gr 6

27%

28%

Gr 7

30%

23%

Gr 8

50%

26%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

20%

26%

Social studies

Gr 8

30%

16%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

34%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

78%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

56%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

MANARA ACADEMY

MANARA STEM ACADEMY - ARLINGTON

MANARA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

26%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

17%

Grade 3

23%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

23%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

20%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.