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Johns Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 1125 students

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Posted December 10, 2009

good school and great teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2009

it's a nice school i like it because it has good teachers and they teach well that's why i like the school because it's a great school and i like their assistant principal Mrs.Leiker and Mr.fowler and Mrs.Tammy Rogers our principal.thanks and i always tell my child that's why i brought you to this school and have a nice day
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2008

My son attended Johns as a 2nd grader during the 2006-2007 school year. He loved the school and his classmates. His teacher was excellent and really cared about every child's success. I volunteered in the classroom and briefly was a PTA board member, until we moved and had to change schools. Mrs. Rogers is awesome and the staff is excellent. I remember making snowflakes at an event just for parents. For Christmas this year, I had those snowflakes on my tree. Our experience was so great that when the school invited me to a reading event earlier this year, I jumped at the chance to go back. The key to a great experience at any school is parental involvement! Be a part of the solution, and take a proactive approach to getting involved in your child's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2008

I have a student in the 3rd grade. They have achieved more this year under a certain teacher than they did in 2nd grade. The staff at Johns is wonderful. From the Lunch director to all the Principals, they really care about the students education & well being. They do have a few teachers that are average but that is the same with all schools. For the most part, it is a great and caring school. You would not be disappointed in the school unless you really do not care about your child's success. The childern are required to respect everyone they encounter and some parents just do not care about community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

I worked at Johns and the staff and teachers there are wonderful. They make learning fun and the use of thinking maps throughout the school seems to unite the school to a common goal of learning.


Posted August 16, 2005

Quality of academic programs is good. But school does not give much importance to extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2005

Johns Elementary is the school that my children attended for Pk, K, 1, 2 grades and to be truthfull while the Pk and kinder. classes where excellent ther was much do be desired about the 1 and 2 grades. Although my children finish each grade with ease I fell that there should be more focus on testing than what is really done. On the whole I fell that at itmes my 2nd grader did not get the challenge that he needed at times.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Black or African American79%
Asian89%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students73%
Female70%
Male76%
Black or African American55%
Asian83%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education20%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Black or African American79%
Asian83%
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American88%
Asian92%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black or African American68%
Asian88%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education40%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black or African American89%
Asian88%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female68%
Male85%
Black or African American80%
Asian88%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black or African American50%
Asian100%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
Black or African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 68% 48%
Black 19% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
White 6% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 4%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 60%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1900 Sherry St
Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: (682) 867-2500

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