Manor Independent School District

Manor Independent School District
Location
Manor, TX
Central Texas
United States
District information
Type Public
Grades PK-12
Established 1885
Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery
Students and staff
Students 8,657
Other information
Website http://www.manorisd.net/

Manor Independent School District is a public school district based in Manor, Texas (USA). The current superintendent is Dr. Royce Avery. In addition to Manor, the district also serves a wide section of Austin, and additional portions of Pflugerville, Elgin, Webberville, and Taylor. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]

As of 2013 MISD covers 21.8 square miles (56 km2) of land within the City of Austin, making up 6.9% of the city's territory.[2]

Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Applied Materials Austin, located in Austin, Texas and in the Manor Independent School District, have developed strong partnerships with Manor ISD, with increased support of STEM initiatives and building an effective mentoring program.

In May 2013, President Barack Obama visited Manor New Tech High School[3] as part of his jobs and opportunity tour. Manor New Tech High School specializes in Science, Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Schools

Manor High School
Manor Middle School
Manor Elementary School

High schools (grades 9-12)

Middle schools (grades 6-8)

Elementary schools (grades PK-5)

References

  1. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
  2. ↑ "Regional School Districts and the City of Austin." City of Austin. March 2013. Retrieved on August 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.statesman.com/news/news/national-govt-politics/president-obama-set-to-visit-manor-new-technology-/nXhWR/
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