Manor, TX is located just outside the city limits of Austin on U.S. Hwy. 290 East, approximately 12 miles east of the University of Texas campus. The City
of Manor was established in the mid to late 1800s and by the early 1900s was a hub for the central Texas cotton and railroad industries.
Today, the Manor community has become a hub for the central Texas technology industry, with technology giants such as Applied Materials and Samsung, among others, listed on
their tax role. The City of Manor is a quickly growing community and currently has a population of almost 3,200 people. A number of MISD students live within the city limits of
Austin.
Manor ISD is experiencing a phenomenal growth in student enrollment. Since 2003, the District has experienced an explosion of the growth and the enrollment for 2008-2009 is
currently at 6,223 students.
Manor Independent School District Goals
2008-2009
Goal 1: Increase student performance and achievement and close the achievement gap among all student groups (African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education and Economically Disadvantaged).
Goal 2: Recruit, develop and retain highly effective teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Goal 3: Provide a safe, nurturing and orderly environment for all students and district employees.
Goal 4: Provide a quality educational experience that helps each student develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and ethically.
Goal 5: Build strong partnerships between schools, parents and community.
Goal 6: Improve initiatives for attendance, four-year completion, work force and college readiness at all levels and decrease the dropout rate.
Goal 7: Provide strategic alignment and sound stewardship of resources, including funding, personnel, technology and facilities.
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Manor Independent School District:
- has a highly qualified and diverse staff that produces an exemplary district.
- improves student achievement of students annually.
- actively involves parents and community.
- prepares all students for additional educational opportunities.
- provides a safe and secure environment.
- is fiscally responsible.
- offers various opportunities and programs to meets the needs of all students.
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