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Which teacher or staff member at MANN MIDDLE deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
419
Middle
DISTRICT 543 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMARILLO ISD·NCES 480813000165
Mann Middle School
610 N BUCHANAN, AMARILLO, TX 79107 · (806) 326-3700 · Potter County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL419 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 61% of Texas public middle schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public middle schools
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
402 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 7 | 2% |
| Grade 7 | 208 | 50% |
| Grade 8 | 204 | 49% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
45.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +15.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
44.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +7.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 44 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 15 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 20.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| Mathematics | 16.0% | 28.0% | 20.0% | 36.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45.0% | 44.0% |
| 2024-25 | 42.0% | 45.0% |
| 2023-24 | 42.0% | 38.0% |
| 2022-23 | 40.0% | 47.0% |
| 2021-22 | 48.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020-21 | 30.0% | 37.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
42.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 43% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mann Middle School
Mann Middle School's state test result (42.8% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mann Middle School this school | 419 | 95.9% | 42.8% |
| Roy Johnson STEM Academy FORT WORTH | 441 | 92.5% | 37.2% |
| Mackenzie Middle School LUBBOCK | 413 | 90.1% | 24.4% |
| La Vega J H George Dixon Campus WACO | 441 | 89.6% | 27.1% |
| Kirby Middle School SAN ANTONIO | 423 | 90.1% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Southeast College Preparatory FORT WORTH | 475 | 91.4% | 42.4% |
Matched among Texas middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mann Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Potter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.8% | #805 of 1,635 | #7 of 12 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 44.0% | #737 of 1,670 ▼ 63 | #4 of 12 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #1,250 of 1,670 ▲ 50 | #10 of 12 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.0pp | #1,290 of 1,570 | #7 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 419 | #1,229 of 1,749 | #6 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #412 of 1,542 | #4 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.2% | #699 of 1,543 | #6 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.9% | #88 of 1,648 | #1 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.0% | #596 of 942 | #7 of 10 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
419
-66 (-14%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 573
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 419 | 31.6 | 13.3:1 | 96% (402) |
| 2023-24 | 426 | 32.2 | 13.2:1 | 95% (404) |
| 2022-23 | 458 | 31.6 | 14.5:1 | 92% (423) |
| 2020-21 | 485 | 34 | 14.3:1 | 89% (434) |
| 2017-18 | 471 | 35.8 | 13.2:1 | 96% (453) |
| 2015-16 | 436 | 36 | 12.1:1 | 92% (402) |
| 2010-11 | 492 | 37 | 13.3:1 | 93% (458) |
| 2000-01 | 716 | 53 | 13.5:1 | 84% (604) |
| 1990-91 | 573 | 34 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mann Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (471 to 419); teachers down 12% (35.8 to 31.6).
About Mann Middle School
Mann Middle School is a middle school in AMARILLO, Texas, reachable at (806) 326-3700. The school reports 419 students in grades 6 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in Texas is about 643 students.
The AMARILLO ISD system has 55 schools and 29,321 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Mann Middle School, at 62%. Other students are 22% Black, 11% White, and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 39% Hispanic share among all Potter County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 55% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school employs the equivalent of 31.6 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 13.3:1. That is 1.1 students per teacher below the 14.4:1 average for middle schools in Texas. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Mann Middle School is 96%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Potter County is 74%.
Measured against Texas public middle schools, Mann Middle School receives a B. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Mann Middle School is 10.1 points above its prediction. Actual: 42.8%. Predicted: 32.7%.
Across Potter County, the median household income is $53,249, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Potter County is home to 49 public schools and about 21,501 public school students.
Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus is located less than a tenth of a mile from Mann Middle School. The five-mile area around Mann Middle School holds at least 8 other public schools. The nearest schools with test data average 38.7%, lower than Mann Middle School's 42.8%.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Mid-size. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Mann Middle School's enrollment declined from 485 in 2020-21 to 419 in 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Potter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
115,975
Census ACS
Median income
$53,249
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,501 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AMARILLO ISD
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- Bonham Middle SchoolMiddle · 892 students
- Crockett Middle SchoolMiddle · 823 students
Other schools in AMARILLO
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- West Plains High SchoolHigh · 1,221 students
- Randall High SchoolHigh · 1,126 students
Other Mann Middle schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Mann Middle. Mann Middle School is the 4th largest of the 5.
- Mann Middle SchoolABILENE, TX · 776 students
- MANN MIDDLE SCHOOLBRANDON, FL · 977 students
- Mann MiddleSan Diego, CA · 680 students
- Mann Middle SchoolCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO · 300 students
Nearby schools
- Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus0.1 mi · 210
- Emerson Elementary School0.4 mi · 500
- Palo Duro High School0.7 mi · 1,949
- Park Hills Elementary School0.8 mi · 174
- Rogers Elementary School0.8 mi · 490
- North Heights Alter1.1 mi · 137
Frequently asked questions
About Mann Middle SchoolHow large is Mann Middle School?
Mann Middle School enrolls approximately 419 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Mann Middle School serve?
Mann Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Mann Middle School?
Approximately 13.3:1 students per teacher at Mann Middle School.
How diverse is Mann Middle School?
Mann Middle School reports a student body of 11% White, 62% Hispanic, 22% Black, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Mann Middle School public or private?
Mann Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by AMARILLO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.