MANZANO MIDDLE

2580 W ALTON GLOOR
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

www.bisd.us/Manzano/

905 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Manzano Middle School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus is situated on W. Alton Gloor Boulevard, placing it in a central part of the district. As with other schools in the BISD system, Manzano Middle is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, while emphasizing district-wide standards for student achievement and extracurricular involvement.

The school maintains a structured educational approach that focuses on core subjects, including mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often offering elective opportunities such as athletics, fine arts, and career-oriented programs. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Manzano Middle aims to cultivate both the academic growth and the personal development of its student body. Families and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, policies, and specific campus events through the official district website provided.

905

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANZANO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	894
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
894 (98.8 %)
White
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BROWNSVILLE ISD
Phone:	(956)548-9800
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/Manzano/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	680
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 305

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 310

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANZANO MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	305
Grade 7	290
Grade 8	310

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANZANO MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	414	45.7%
Male	491	54.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th