Mansfield Independent School District

What Mansfield Independent School District does

Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, operating 49 campuses across more than 94 square miles in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and serving approximately 35,722 students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. The district is governed by an elected Board of Trustees with day-to-day leadership provided by Superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer, and employs 5,077 full-time staff. Core service delivery spans general K-12 instruction, college/career/military readiness, fine arts, athletics, specialized academies (ALPHA for gifted learners grades 3-5, expanding to grades 6-8 in Fall 2027; STEM and STEAM academies), Career & Technical Education through the Ben Barber Innovation Academy, before/after-school programs (QUEST and ACE), and student support services. Underlying technology infrastructure relies on Canvas as the learning management system, ClassLink for single sign-on, Skyward for student information and enrollment, Smart Tag RFID for bus tracking, ParentSquare for district-home communications, SchoolCafe for cafeteria payments, and Edulog for transportation routing.

MISD is funded primarily through local property taxes (tax rate of $1.1469 per $100 of valuation), Texas Education Agency per-student allocations tied to Average Daily Attendance, federal grants, and ancillary streams such as cafeteria meal sales. The district monetizes its services exclusively through public funding mechanisms and does not charge in-district tuition; non-tuition revenue includes student meal pricing ($2.25-$4.00) and adult meal pricing ($5.25). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer enrollment via the 49 physical campuses, supplemented by a limited out-of-district transfer channel (Destination Mansfield) and the 2024 Bond Program funding multi-phase facility and technology expansion. Note that although firmographic inputs label MISD as a for-profit private company, the underlying data, governance structure, and funding model describe a government entity and not a commercially investable enterprise.

Name

Mansfield Independent School District

Legal name

Mansfield Independent School District

Website

https://mansfieldisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mansfield Independent School District is a public K-12 district operating 49 campuses across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, serving approximately 35,722 students through tax- and state-funded programs in general academics, gifted academies, STEM, and career readiness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Gifted learner programs
• Before after school care
• STEM academy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes. District tax rate is $1.1469 per $100 valuation.
2. State Funding: Per-student state funding allocation based on Average Daily Attendance and other state formulas.
3. Grant Funding: Educational grants from foundations such as Texas Trust Gives Foundation supporting specific programs and initiatives.
4. Cafeteria Meal Sales: Meal purchases by students and adults. Student prices range from $2.25-$4.00 for breakfast/lunch; adults pay $5.25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mansfield Independent School District is a public K-12 school district providing comprehensive education to over 35,722 students across 49 campuses spanning Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district delivers standard academic instruction alongside specialized academies (ALPHA gifted program, STEM/STEAM, Fine Arts, Two-Way Dual Language), college/career/military readiness programs, before/after-school care (QUEST and ACE), transportation with RFID tracking, student nutrition services, and digital learning via Canvas LMS and ClassLink single sign-on. Services are funded through property taxes and state allocations, with no tuition charged to in-district families.

Product overview

Mansfield Independent School District provides a comprehensive K-12 educational ecosystem with multiple integrated digital platforms and programs. The core student-facing infrastructure includes Canvas LMS for learning management, Student Central as a unified portal, and Skyward for enrollment and student information. Choice programs (Power of Choice) offer specialized pathways including ALPHA Academy for gifted learners, STEM programs (Jerry Knight STEM Academy, Roberta Tipps STEAM Academy), and before/after-school programs (QUEST, ACE). The district operates 49 schools serving over 35,000 students with specialty programs including Fine Arts, Athletics, and Career & Technical Education through the Ben Barber Innovation Academy. Destination Mansfield enables out-of-district transfers, while Back-to-School Bash provides annual community support events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MISD QUEST: Before and after-school program providing academic support and enrichment activities for students.
• MISD ACE
• ALPHA Academy
• Destination Mansfield
• MISD TV Productions
• Power of Choice

Products and services

• Power of Choice (School Choice Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Texas Trust Gives FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023Foundation awarded over $75,000 in educational grants to seven school districts including Mansfield ISD to support financial literacy programs, school supplies, and children's books.
• University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBound for Success partnership program providing college readiness support and pathways for MISD students.
• University of North Texas (UNT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEagle Advantage partnership program connecting MISD students with UNT resources and college preparation.
• Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPanther Pride partnership supporting college access and success for MISD students.
• Tarleton State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarleton Distinguished High School Partners program for college preparation and dual credit opportunities.
• Mansfield ISD Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent foundation supporting educational initiatives and programs within the district through fundraising and grants.
• Kona Ice of MansfieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner for Back-to-School Bash community events.
• NZone SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner for district community events.
• Huckabee/MORE GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner for district events and programs.
• Mansfield RecordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner covering district news and events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Frisco Independent School District: Largest comparable DFW-area suburban public school district, similarly fast-growing, similarly high-performing, and overlapping directly with Mansfield ISD for residential enrollment and specialized programming.
• Plano Independent School District: Large DFW suburban public school district serving a comparable affluent, family-oriented demographic with strong academic outcomes and award-winning fine arts/athletics; directly competes for residents at the district border.
• Arlington Independent School District: Adjacent DFW Metroplex public school district with a similar mix of elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools; competes for transfer students and shares the regional labor market for teachers.
• Lewisville Independent School District: Large DFW-area public school district with comparable size, suburban growth profile, and academic programming including STEM and dual language academies that overlap with MISD's Power of Choice offerings.
• Allen Independent School District: High-performing DFW suburban public school district with similar demographics, strong graduation outcomes, and competitive specialty academies; competes directly for families in the same residential corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Fort Worth Independent School District: Much larger urban public school district in the DFW Metroplex; broader geographic reach and student population, overlapping with Mansfield ISD as a regional peer for state funding and policy advocacy.
• Dallas Independent School District: Second-largest public school district in Texas, located in the same DFW Metroplex; a broader-incumbent regional peer with overlapping academic programs, magnet schools, and college/career pathways.

Regional players

• Katy Independent School District: Large, high-growth Texas suburban public school district serving the Houston metro area; comparable in scale, demographic profile, and award-winning fine arts/athletics, but in a different Texas region.
• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: One of the largest Texas suburban public school districts, located in the Houston metro area; comparable in enrollment scale, suburban growth dynamics, and breadth of specialty programming.
• North East Independent School District: Large San Antonio-area public school district with comparable size, magnet/specialty academy offerings, and college/career readiness focus; a relevant out-of-region Texas ISD peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mansfieldisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/misdtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/mansfieldisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/mansfieldisd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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