BARBARA M MANNS MIDDLE DAEP

3313 S BECKLEY AVE BLDG E
DALLAS, TX 75224

118 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The **Learning Alternative Center for Empowering Youth (LACEY)**, located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, functions as a specialized educational facility within the Dallas Independent School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, this center is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional setting to succeed academically. Its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive environment for youth who may be at risk of dropping out, those needing credit recovery, or students who thrive better in smaller, more personalized educational settings.

By focusing on a personalized approach to learning, the center aims to address both the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The facility provides resources tailored to help individuals overcome barriers to graduation, offering a pathway for students to earn their diplomas in a setting that prioritizes individualized attention and flexible instruction. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the Dallas community by re-engaging students and equipping them with the tools necessary to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

118

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARBARA M MANNS MIDDLE DAEP
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	72
Black	41
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
72 (61.0 %)
Black
41 (34.7 %)
White
2 (1.7 %)
Two or More
2 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)925-7060
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 18

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 68