Excellent
#1182 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
William B Travis World Language Academy
Elementary School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX
A Grand Prairie ISD charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 NE 15TH ST, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William B Travis World Language Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William B Travis World Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,484
Median home value
$224,400
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Delmas F Morton ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Hector P Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Prairie ISD
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #4 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William B Travis World Language Academy is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William B Travis World Language Academy
William B Travis World Language Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 681 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William B Travis World Language Academy
What grades does William B Travis World Language Academy serve?
William B Travis World Language Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend William B Travis World Language Academy?
William B Travis World Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B Travis World Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William B Travis World Language Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William B Travis World Language Academy rank in TX?
William B Travis World Language Academy ranks #1,182 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is William B Travis World Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
William B Travis World Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William B Travis World Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William B Travis World Language Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is William B Travis World Language Academy a charter school?
Yes, William B Travis World Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is William B Travis World Language Academy a Title I school?
No, William B Travis World Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William B Travis World Language Academy?
93.0% of students at William B Travis World Language Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (972) 262-2990
- Area population (ZIP 75050)
- 44,402
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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