Thomas L Marsalis Elementary School

No doubt the best school that my children have ever attended. I find it hilarious to read negative reviews about this school. My wife and I are finding it difficult to move to Cedar Hill until our daughter completes her elementary grade levels. Bottom line Great School Great Staff and I am blown away to find a school so hands on with the students and parents. Not to mention Webster doesn't have enough verbs to describe Ms. Richardson (AWESOME!!) So allow me to go out on a limb and say this if you have any ISSUES with this school { IT'S-YOU}.......
--Submitted by a parent

Both my daughters attend this school, we moved here from another city and I was told enrolling my kids in Dallas ISD was a bad idea. I have found this school to be great so far. My husband and I are excited we moved in the district of TL Marsalis. As mentioned in a post from a previous parent, Kimberly Richardson is a great principal we always see her in the halls interacting with the students and teachers. We feel that our children are being challenged in a way they have never been challenged before. I have not experienced any rude teachers or administrative staff. I can say my kids teachers are very direct when it comes down to school work and homework in which I'm the same way at home. I'm glad we gave TL Marsalis a chance. GREAT SCHOOL!
--Submitted by a parent

My son attends this school. This was the biggest mistake ever. He transferred from Larry Smith elementary and I was so satisfied. I moved to the southern area and this was his home school. The individual in the front office has an attitude when you call to check on you kid's behavior. I have never been to a place where the professionals are so unfriendly. When you call to speak to a teacher, you may not get a call back. I'm almost sure that parental involvement is not important. There is no classroom management. At Larry Smith, he was active but the teacher kept him in check, and always gave me updates on his behavior as I requested. Very unprofessional individuals. The principal is the only professional individual at the school. The assistant principal may need some staff development. I'm extremely frustrated!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in her third year at Marsalis and I am very impressed with the leadership of Principal Kimberly Richardson. The atmosphere of the school is really good--much better than many other schools in the southern sector. There are of course a few areas that still need improvement, but overall it is a very good school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son and brother attend TL Marsalis. This school is for the most part a good school but some of the staff there sometimes are a little unprofessional. There PreK teachers are the best they help keep their parents involved with their children. I have been a registered voulunteer for 4 years there now and see that the school does need more parent involvement. But I would like to just remind parents that we as parents should always be our children's first teacher as the last parent stated. Hat's off to TL Marsalis and continue to reach for excellence.
--Submitted by a parent

the teaching curriculum are state of the art. my granddchildren are a part of the T L Marsalis school family. Son, niece and nephew all attend TL Marsalis. To me it the best school in the South Oak Cliff district.
--Submitted by a parent

I think T.L Marsalis has the potential to be a great school. I am pleased with my childs progress while he had been there. However, I am disturbed by the fact that the school has more funding for ESL classes then computer classes and there are very few non-english speaking students. I think that sometimes the staff is a little unorganized by not getting parents important information in a timely manner or updating student files. T.L. Marsalis was a great campus when Mr. Brooks was there, and I think all staff and students will miss out.
--Submitted by a parent

T.L. Marsalis is a good school overall. This school could be a GREAT school if more parents would get involved! Even with the turnover of Principals through the years this school has performed well due to the great teachers. With stronger parental involvement this school could compete with any elementary school in DISD academically. My one concession is the extra curricular activities need improvement.
--Submitted by Ms. Hawthorne, a parent

Super, great school! The teachers are excellent. The staff & faculty are really nice. My oldest daughter went there through 3rd grade and received such a great education (along w/ a good head on her shoulders) she was accepted to a Vanguard school. She still maintains a 98 gpa. I also have twin girls in PreK who are doing wonderful as well. The only complaint I have is I wish more parents were involved and able to volunteer. I was class mom for my 2 in PreK and the majority of the time I was the only parent helping in the classrooms or went on field trips. Otherwise this is a great school with great leadership!
--Submitted by Stacia Wright, a parent