Manara Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in North Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 36.5% Asian and 69.9% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$53,483
in 2025,
up
$9,727
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,803per year
+$2,280
since 2015
State756thof 1,081
Region91stof 102
Peers126thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,320per year
+$5,387
since 2015
State760thof 1,182
Region101stof 109
Peers141stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,351per year
+$14,669
since 2015
State734thof 1,191
Region93rdof 109
Peers107thof 165
All teachers
$53,483per year
+$9,727
since 2015
State983rdof 1,201
Region106thof 110
Peers136thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$45,803per year
State756thof 1,081
Region91stof 102
Peers126thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,320per year
State760thof 1,182
Region101stof 109
Peers141stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,351per year
State734thof 1,191
Region93rdof 109
Peers107thof 165
All teachers
$53,483per year
State983rdof 1,201
Region106thof 110
Peers136thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.