Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William B Travis World Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B Travis World Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
William B Travis World Language Academy's student population of 681 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
William B Travis World Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Travis World Language Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5004 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Travis World Language Academy's ranking?
William B Travis World Language Academy is ranked #5004 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William B Travis World Language Academy often compared to?
William B Travis World Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William B Travis World Language Academy?
681 students attend William B Travis World Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of William B Travis World Language Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Travis World Language Academy?
William B Travis World Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis World Language Academy offer ?
William B Travis World Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is William B Travis World Language Academy part of?
William B Travis World Language Academy is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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