Serving 79 students in grades 7-8, Barbara M Manns Education Center 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbara M Manns Education Center?
79 students attend Barbara M Manns Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Barbara M Manns Education Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara M Manns Education Center?
Barbara M Manns Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara M Manns Education Center offer ?
Barbara M Manns Education Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Barbara M Manns Education Center part of?
Barbara M Manns Education Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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