Willie E. Brown Academy of Young Scholars

Alice Ponder Elementary serves as a nurturing and inclusive educational environment within the Mansfield Independent School District, dedicated to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's core mission centers on fostering academic growth and personal development for all students, ensuring that each child is equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in their educational journey. Alice Ponder Elementary employs a variety of innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies tailored to meet individual needs, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates social-emotional learning alongside academic instruction. What sets this school apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which allows for personalized attention and strong family partnerships that enhance the educational experience. Additionally, the school features specialized facilities designed to support various learning styles and hosts unique community events that promote engagement and collaboration among families, further solidifying its position as a cornerstone of support for students with special needs.

Alma Martinez Intermediate School honors a Mansfield ISD educator who spent three decades in the district, rising from special education teacher to principal, and who is the district's first Hispanic namesake. Our Navigators live by the motto "Point your compass toward success" and four Compass Traits: trustworthiness, empathy, responsibility and respect. Students can join our Fine Arts Academy or STEM Academy, and the sixth grade Fine Arts Academy orchestra performs concerts. Clubs meet before or after school and include Battle of the Books, Bluebonnet Book Club, Chess, Coding, Robotics, Hope Squad, Piece-Makers Quilting, Whiz Quiz, Student Council and Volleyball. Invitation-based tutoring runs Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, and Mansfield ISD offers before and after school care through its Out of School Time programs.

Our building opened in 1986 as Mansfield High School South. After the high school moved to its new Broad Street campus in 2002, the building was renovated that summer and reopened as Brooks Wester Middle School, named for a longtime community supporter. We are home of the Wildcats, and our motto is Inspiring Excellence. Students study English, math, science and social studies, and they can join band, choir, cheer and the district's middle school athletics. Every Wednesday during advisory, students choose a club that interests them, and our Student Council and National Junior Honor Society give students a chance to lead and serve. Our counselor's office supports students and families, our PTA is active on campus, and the district offers before and after school care through its Out of School Time programs.