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Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Elementary School · Manara Academy · Irving, TX
A charter elementary school in Irving, TX where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8201 TRISTAR DR, Irving, TX 75063
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manara Stem Academy - Arlington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irving), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,583
Median home value
$509,500
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
74.4%
Homeownership
39.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckham ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Fitzgerald ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Bryant ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Ashworth ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Manara Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is listed in MANARA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is a public elementary school in Irving, TX, part of Manara Academy, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,068 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
What grades does Manara Stem Academy - Arlington serve?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
The student-teacher ratio at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manara Stem Academy - Arlington rank in TX?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington ranks #6,068 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington's MySchoolScout rating?
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington a charter school?
Yes, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Manara Stem Academy - Arlington a Title I school?
No, Manara Stem Academy - Arlington is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manara Stem Academy - Arlington?
76.8% of students at Manara Stem Academy - Arlington qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (972) 304-1155
- Area population (ZIP 75063)
- 45,486
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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