John Drugan School

Its unfortunate to be new to this site an get a review like the ones ive read below. My children have been in this school for 2 years now(coming from another school in the district) and their grades and confidence say it all, because at the end of the day its the children that matter. Mrs. Cook is a very strong and confident leader and she is leading our children in the right direction. Our staff is well rounded and highly educated and our taks scores and recognitions say it all. Dont be so negative and open your mind to what can be a great and friendly environment if you allow yourself to find it. .....proud parent!!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended this school 4 and 3 years respectively. I can say without doubt that this is one of the best schools in El Paso and SISD. The principal is top notch and very motivated to ensure all of the students receive the best education possible. Considering El Paso and Texas for that matter do not rank high amongst the nation this is of the highest importance. Both of my children have developed great skills educationally and socially. I have no doubt that any teacher my child is guided by will do his or her best to further their education. I would highly recommend this school if you are moving to the area. There is a reason it is an EXEMPLARY campus.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my second time writing a review. I can imagine why the first one didn't post. Mrs. Cook is an excellent principal. A parent commented she looks unhappy. No she looks serious and there is a difference! She is serious about the way the children act and how the school is run. She is compassionate , understanding and most importantly she is not a people pleaser. She doesn't play favorites and I respect that. Everytime I have had a concern it has been quickly and effectively handled by her. There are some issues with some of the female coaching that need to be addressed. But since academics come first Drugan gets 5 stars from me. Also, if you are a non spanish speaker you can feel isolated at PTA meetings but not school functions like concerts, awards, or widespread meetings!
--Submitted by a parent

I like John Drugan because it is a secure place, it has coffee with the principal once per month, it has several educational fairs (after school) for our children and high performance in TASK.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the administrators and teachers are very good, my children are very happy in this school, they are doing very good. I'm a involvement parent in the school, so I can see the discipline and is good.
--Submitted by a parent

john drugan... the name says it all. Its droopy, nasty and by far, the worst school i have ever seen!!!! The principal is too selfish and she never even listened to my concerns about my child's teacher. Now that my child is an 8th grader, I see that the school is too cliquey and the teachers dont even mind on setting guidelines for that. I am strictly dissapointed in this school. Even the whole idea of having elementary school with middle school is totally wrong!!! Hate the school, hate the principal, hate the teachers, I even hate the name!!!
--Submitted by a parent

John Drugan is a very good school. I think they offer state-of-the art technology and my daughter always comes home happy! I feel that my daughter is very safe there since security is strictly enforced. I have great communication with the teacher and with the principal. I feel free to voice my concerns and the administration staff has always treated me with great respect. This is a great school!
--Submitted by a parent

John Drugan is one of the worst school i have been to work on. It is not that clean, the cafeteria is a mess, and the principal never looks happy.I am very ashamed of this school and think they could do better if a miracle happens.
--Submitted by Mad Parent!

I had some concerns about my child that she was not safe at this schools ratio ws to high and I felt as if they didn't care that I had a Concern.
--Submitted by a parent