Manara Academy

8201 Tristar Drive

School District

Manara Academy
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 30, 2024

it is a really good school my daughter loves it its full of Muslim people they Quran class a prayer side teachers are amazing kids are reall good no school problems I really suggest my Muslim brothers and sisters to bring your kids here grade 5 to 12 amazing school your child would also have a good chance of getting a scholarship
Submitted by other on August 10, 2023

This an amazing school like ong bro wish I was here in kindergarten,likenall the homies chill fr fr
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2020

..Excellent. I think this school offers full of enlightenment for our children.
Submitted by other on September 20, 2019

This organization is a hot mess and spiraling downward. Your children deserve better.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2019

Very good school, nice and care teacher , nice environment for kids
Submitted by teacher on May 22, 2019

I give this school five stars for their commitment to building student character and their dedicated teaching staff.
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2018

My kids have been in Manara Academy for a couple years now. Overall, I'm very happy they have caring staff and both years their teachers have been very good for their academic & social growth. Parents have an opportunity to get involved and work with the school for the betterment of our kids. Appreciate their welcoming environment & the field study methodology has been great for hands-on learning by actually applying themselves.
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2018

My daughter loves this school and studying here last 2 yrs. She improved a lot in studies as well as behavior. So that I recommended to my friends too and joined one of the friends son in Pre-K.
Submitted by principal on August 13, 2018

Phenomenal! I love this school. This school has excellent academics and prepares students well for secondary education!
Submitted by student on October 22, 2017

Regarding this high school last year - I know students who got A’s in P.E when they didn’t even show up to class. Most students are Muslim, but they aren’t good influences. I loved the social aspect, until I got bullied so badly that I couldnt handle the anxiety and decided not to return. Bullying and rumours- definitely an issue. In such a small school, jealousy is everywhere. Faculty and principal, although kind, didn’t help the bullying situation at all.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2017

Used to be a decent school. Everything has changed from top to bottom. And NOT for the better. Wheels are off at this school!
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2017

The school changed teachers mid year. Mixed 3 classrooms in one room due to lack of teachers. Discipline isn't being handled as it should.2016/2017 started all great, now is a totally different story.
Submitted by student on January 10, 2017

I am a student at Manara Middle school. This is a pretty nice school other than a few things:1. They don't have a normal curriculum. I'm not being rude. Expeditionary learning is fun! But it makes me feel excluded from the other schools2. They don't have counselors or special ed, which isn't fair.Other than those two reasons, it's a pretty good school. It does teach TEKS, which is nice, I think.
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2016

worst school ever, even worst than Olive tree on Arlington,texas. Please do not send your kids, they take the state funding and teach our kids nothing except how to be careless and stupid..
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2016

My child is in 4th Grade in Manara Elementary, his teacher is absolutely fantastic. The 4th grade teachers provide good guidance and are very caring. The expeditionary learning takes a little getting used to but the curriculum is on par with other schools in the area. As with most public schools in our state there always seems to be shortage of funds for our educators. To me these teachers deserve some appreciation for all they do everyday for our children and in many cases using their own money to buy supplies for their class.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2015

Worst experience ever. The teachers are inexperienced and too young to be teaching grades like 1st and 2nd. The school staff is unorganized and doesn't seem to know what they're doing. The kids don't respect the teachers or the principals plus they not have counselors. If you're going to enroll your kid there, be prepared to receive a phone call every now and then about some stupid stuff on your child. They always blame your child over something (again due to their lack of experience and inability to resolve problems). The withdrawal rate is increasing. I had to withdraw my child and enrolled him in a different school. If you're looking for a good education for your child, this school is not it. Run!!!!
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2015

Manara Academy Public Charter School is the best decision we have made for our children in their educational career. We started them in August of this school year. We have read all of the reviews and I dont think some of the parents appreciate what their children are receiving here at Manara or they have truly never been to a traditional public school. My children are so excited to go to school everyday because they use a hands on learning approach, the classes are small, and the teachers seem to care a great deal. Communication is good between the teachers with the parents and their websites are fantastic. You wont find hands on learning in collaborative groups or Foreign Languages being taught in K-8 in any traditional public school. The Superintendent seems to always be present, available and responsive to needs.. The feeling is that he is steering the school with an academic focus. The staff is young in some areas, but each year they gather another year of experience. This school is going to continue to thrive and get better each year.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2015

My daughter went to LCE from K to 2nd. We were so frustrated with the teachers that we moved her to Manara starting 3rd grade and we have never looked back. I wished we started her at Manara since K so she does have to work so hard to make up the knowledge gap. She absolutely loves Manara and her teachers. She misses school, her friends and teachers when the shcool is out. I read some parents complain about the school lunches, buses and grades. If you want just a free education, you should probably go somewhere else. If you truely interested in investing in your kids' future, Manara is the place. The fundraising is necessary as charter schools don't get the same amount of money as other public schools. I pack a heathly lunch for my daughter every day as she doesn't like the food at school. Grades is not the sole indicator of your kids' achievement. What matters most is whether and how much she/he has grown/learned. We are sending my daughter to 6th grade at Manara in the Fall. The middle school is ranked A+, as good as any other school other, but with caring little and great languages program.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2015

Manara is a great school!! The expeditionary style of teaching really makes learning fun for the kids. All the teachers are very caring, patient, and kind. They are like family. I have had kids in Manara for 5 years now and I am very pleased with the education they have had.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2015

I have been with Manara Academy for 6 years, the school s EL (Expeditionary Learning) and world languages programs not only provided academic knowledge for my 2 children but also enriched their characters. My children are more engaged and interested in learning, they love to go to school and love their teachers, the staff are so warm hearted, they make me feel like family :)