Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP in Dallas, TX

At a glance

Reported students

100

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

6.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas middle enrollment

4th percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

496

Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP: 100 reported students.

State peer staffing position

1st percentile

6.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 57
Teachers (FTE): 18
Student–teacher ratio: 3.2:1

What the reported data says about Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP

Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 100 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.7:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50%) and Black (47%). English learners represent 43.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP

1How do the reported 6.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 43.9%
Students with disabilities: 8.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2%
Hispanic50%
Black47%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Boude Storey Middle Middle · Dallas ISD	06–08	379	0.7 mi
KIPP Truth Academy Middle · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools	05–08	440	1.8 mi
Judge Louis a Bedford Jr Law Academy Middle · Dallas ISD	07–08	509	2.2 mi
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle Middle · Dallas ISD	06–08	570	2.6 mi
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle Middle · Dallas ISD	06–08	427	2.6 mi
Wisdom Prep Middle Middle · Charter · Uplift Education	06–08	493	2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP

What grades does Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP serve?

Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Dallas ISD.

How many students attend Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP?

Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP reported 100 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 57 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP?

The calculated ratio is 6.7:1, based on 100 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP a public, charter, or magnet school?

Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP in?

Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Barbara M Manns Middle DAEP?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Boude Storey Middle (0.7 mi), KIPP Truth Academy (1.8 mi), Judge Louis a Bedford Jr Law Academy (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.