Charter elementary schoolGrades PK–6Manara Academy

Manara Academy-Irving

8201 Tristar Dr, Irving, TX 75063 · (972) 304-1155

B
83 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Up from a C (79) in 2025.
275students
20.2students per teacher
92%attendance
AAABAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Manara Academy-Irving has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 70

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 85

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 79

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Manara Academy-Irving tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Manara Academy elementary school average.

Approaches grade level50%
Meets grade level22%
Manara Academy elementary schools: 23%
Masters grade level7%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

275students in 2024–25Up 32% from 209 the year before
20.2students per teacher14 full-time teachers
21.8average class sizeManara Academy elementary schools: 20.4
2.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$49,216average teacher base pay
48%from low-income familiesManara Academy elementary schools: 59.2%
74.5%English learners
0%in gifted & talented
29.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Asian 56.7%White 16%African American 15.6%Two or More Races 8.7%Hispanic 2.5%

How to enroll

Charter schools are free public schools without attendance zones: families apply, and a lottery decides when there are more applicants than seats. Deadlines and open seats are on the school’s website.

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Manara Academy-Irving.

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

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Questions about Manara Academy-Irving

What is Manara Academy-Irving’s TEA rating?

Manara Academy-Irving earned a B (83 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Manara Academy-Irving serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s a charter school run by Manara Academy, at 8201 Tristar Dr in Irving.

How many students go to Manara Academy-Irving?

275 students in 2024–25, up 32% from 209 the year before. There are about 20 students for every teacher.

Who can go to Manara Academy-Irving?

Charter schools are free public schools that don’t use attendance zones. Families apply, and if there are more applicants than seats, the school holds a lottery. Check the school’s website for deadlines.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.