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Wimbish World Language Academy

1601 WRIGHT ST, ARLINGTON, TX, 76012

Wimbish World Language Academy

1601 WRIGHT ST, ARLINGTON, TX, 76012

About Wimbish World Language Academy

Wimbish World Language Academy is a public magnet elementary institution situated in Arlington, Texas, that offers education to students in the pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Educators are able to offer personalized attention to each student due to the school's student-teacher ratio of approximately 10:1. The student body is composed of approximately 370 students. The data indicates that approximately 47% of students demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, while 52% demonstrate proficiency in reading. The academy is esteemed for its focus on international languages and cultural studies. The curriculum incorporates language immersion to enhance students' awareness of their surroundings. The student body is diverse, which helps the school meet its academic goals by creating a multicultural learning environment. The majority of the funding originates from state and district resources, which is typical for public educational institutions. The school, located in Arlington, is renowned for its academic excellence and possesses a supportive community. Wimbish World Language Academy is recognized for its language-centric curriculum and consistently high academic performance. This school is considered one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Wimbish World Language Academy Contact Information

Address

1601 WRIGHT ST, ARLINGTON, TX, 76012

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Phone

(682) 867-6000

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Website

aisd.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
373
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 976 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wimbish World Language Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.72%
Asian 0.54%
Hispanic 68.9%
Black 15.55%
Two+ Races 4.29%
Native Am. 0%
White
10.72%
Asian
0.54%
Hispanic
68.9%
Black
15.55%
Two+ Races
4.29%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 373
47.72%
178 Female
52.28%
195 Male

Student Population

373 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

373 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wimbish remains a standout campus as Arlington ISD’s only dual-language academy offering both French and Spanish tracks, helping students become bilingual and culturally aware from an early age. Students learn in a 50/50 immersion model, building strong academic and communication skills.

The program prepares students for a global, multicultural future, which is a major differentiator among elementary schools.

FAQ

Q1. What does Wimbish World Language Academy do to help students learn more than one language?

A. The academy has lessons and activities that focus on language and help students communicate in more than one language.

Q2. What chances do you have to learn about other cultures?

Ans. Students can take part in cultural events, activities that are based on language, and learning experiences from around the world.

Q3. What does the school do to help students improve their communication skills?

Ans. Students get better at speaking and writing by having bilingual conversations, giving presentations, and working together.

Q4. How does the academy encourage students to work together?

Ans. Working on group projects and doing language-based activities together help people work together and learn from each other.

Q5: What does the school do to help students feel good about using language?

Ans. Regular practice, helpful teaching, and chances to speak in front of others all help boost confidence.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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