James A Arthur Intermediate School

I am uncertain about the teachers ability to teach and any correspondance to concerning issues. I believe that someone should review the teachers more profound to see if indeed they are eligibale to teach what they are teaching in class. Some students learn at different paces and individually will need attention if needed. Also, if there is any situation at hand that regards the student when it comes to grades, behavior etc, there should be a procedure that the parents should be notifed as soon as they notice changes rather than notifying by the time that the grade year is coming to an end.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal and vice principal seemed more worried about dress code than education. But the teachers are great.
--Submitted by a student

If the teachers was as concerned about teachering as they are about students talking in the restroom or at their lockers James A Arthur might be an OK school. My child is having a problem with reading, but the teacher cannot offer any suggestion, or recommendations. As a parent 3 out of 5 stars is too high.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son is in 6th grade and it has been a struggle this year but we are getting there. I am still concerned about the state wide course of 'teaching' to the test that the students have to do. But I will say, Kennedale teachers have been great from the time we moved here, and I look forward to the future.
--Submitted by a parent

Poor communication, poor leadership
--Submitted by a parent

They need new principal and vice principle. The teachers take their lead from their superiors...so it's all down hill. I don't recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son just finished the 5th grade at Arthur. He passed, for the first time ever, with straight A's. His teacher Ms. Young may possibly be the best teacher my children have ever encountered and I attribute a lot of my son success this yera to her.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically and Socially, Kennedale is a winner. The new schools inside Arlington are very nice and student crime rate is very low in comparison to most of the Arlington Schools.
--Submitted by Stephanie Swarm, a parent

Decent School- Nice children - Caring teachers and falculty - Good music and art programs.
--Submitted by a former student

We are really new to south Arlington and my 6th grader loves JJA Intermediate. The teachers, office staff, and principal made a smooth transition for my son who was moving from Crowley. So far Kennedale ISD and JAA have been great.
--Submitted by a parent