Wimbish Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wimbish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
463 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
27%
51%
(18-19)
27%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
38%
54%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
44%
13%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
24%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Wimbish Elementary School?
463 students attend Wimbish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wimbish Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wimbish Elementary School?
Wimbish Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wimbish Elementary School offer ?
Wimbish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wimbish Elementary School part of?
Wimbish Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.

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