Manor is located just outside the city limits of Austin on U.S. Hwy. 290 East, approximately 12 miles east of the University of Texas campus. The City of Manor was established in the mid to late 1800s and by the early 1900s was a hub for the central Texas cotton and railroad industries.

Today, the Manor community has become a hub for the central Texas technology industry, with technology giants such as Applied Materials and Samsung, among others, listed on their tax role. The City of Manor is a quickly growing community and currently has a population of almost 3,200 people. A number of MISD students live within the city limits of Austin.

Manor Independent School District:

• - Has a highly qualified and diverse staff that produces an exemplary district.
• - Improves student achievement of students annually.
• - Actively involves parents and community.
• - Prepares all students for additional educational opportunities.
• - Provides a safe and secure environment.
• - Is fiscally responsible.
• - Offers various opportunities and programs to meets the needs of all students.