Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington's student population of 218 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4913 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
49%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington's ranking?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is ranked #4913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
218 students attend Manara Stem Academy - Arlington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Manara Stem Academy - Arlington students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manara Stem Academy - Arlington offer ?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington part of?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is part of Manara Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington located?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Irving, TX.
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