Serving 903 students in grades 6-8, Manzano Middle School 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzano Middle School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manzano Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzano Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4327 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzano Middle School's ranking?
Manzano Middle School is ranked #4327 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Manzano Middle School often compared to?
Manzano Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vela Middle School, Stillman Middle School, Positive Redirection Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Manzano Middle School?
903 students attend Manzano Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Manzano Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzano Middle School?
Manzano Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manzano Middle School offer ?
Manzano Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Manzano Middle School part of?
Manzano Middle School is part of Brownsville ISD School District.
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