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James A Arthur Intermediate School

Public | 5-6 | 476 students

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Posted September 17, 2012

I have had children in the KISD for seven years (Delaney and Arthur). Each year I feel like the quality of education is going down. I think most of the teachers might be OK if they had decent leadership. The superintendent, asst superintendent, principals, and school board are all making bad decisions. Many of the best teachers are leaving. I can assure you that the schools will only get worse until the leadership changes. Like many other parents, I have transferred one child to a charter school. I might transfer my second child out also. My child learned nothing Arthur.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2010

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


Posted October 29, 2007

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


Posted October 24, 2007

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


Posted January 7, 2007

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


Posted October 12, 2006

Poor communication, poor leadership
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2006

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


Posted May 31, 2006

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


Posted May 21, 2006

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


Posted March 1, 2006

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


Posted December 9, 2004

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


Posted February 16, 2004

The principal is great as long as your child makes excellent grades and behavior is exceptional. He will not try with your child otherwise. He is a below average leader.....
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 81% in 2011.

233 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American84%
Asian91%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asian91%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education70%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asian91%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education43%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asian86%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education56%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 34%
Black 20% 14%
Hispanic 18% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 39%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 13%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 38%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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100 Mistletoe Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
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Phone: (817) 563-8300

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