The school district serving ShadowGlen is growing, which translates into big benefits for children. The student teacher ratio is 14-to-one, far below the state average. The smaller schools also permit more students to get involved in after school programs, from football, baseball, and soccer to theater, debate and band because there are simply more opportunities for participation.

In addition, this district is well on its way to achieving extraordinary success. Aptly coined as the “Journey to Exemplary” by Manor ISD Superintendent, Dr. Mark Diaz, this district employs a qualified and diverse staff, and keeps parents and the community actively involved. This district aims for broad success and continued progress for every child by offering free Pre-K to any student, regardless of income. It also provides free breakfast to any student, and free transportation for students, regardless of address.

A rigorous curriculum further fuels the “Journey to Exemplary.” This district claims more dual-credit classes for high school students; periodic assessments for immediate feedback; and transition camps for all students graduating from elementary to middle school, and from middle school to high school. Middle school students can take high school courses, and Spanish speaking 8th graders are allowed to take an Advanced Placement (AP) class for college credit.

A very healthy budget is another Manor ISD hallmark, due to the tax base produced by the high tech companies neighboring ShadowGlen. Such rich resources along with skillful budgeting allow the district to add new facilities, to operate schools at a very high standard and to spend well above the state average on instruction for each student.

Major technology companies influence the school district in another way. Though its affiliation with the World Semiconductor Council the district is a leader in implementing the latest technology in the schools. Technologically, the Manor ISD is on par with any college campus in Central Texas.

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