Armstrong Middle School

Teachers are really great and they should be proud of what they have given these kids . Unfortunately they could use a lot more support and they are not getting even half of what they need.
—Submitted by a parent

Fights everywhere, The school has 2 floors as well and a close friend of mine was in a fight where someone tried to push her down the stairs. Not a very friendly environment for a school... I had a horrible experience going there.

The school is under new leadership! Principal has very high expectations for all students. Staff is really motivated to help all students.
—Submitted by a parent

The staff at AMS is always willing to help all students be successful academically and socially.
—Submitted by a teacher

My son has done well in 6th grade. Honors Math is challenging for him (good!). Teachers are good; no complaints. Band program is good; it is a well oiled machine. Diverse population. PTA is dedicated to making the school strong. Staff is friendly and helpful. I have asked my son if he wants to transfer and he does not.
—Submitted by a parent

Armstrong, despite it's challenges is a fantastic school. Dedicated teachers, hardworking students and a great PTA make it a success story. Amazing band program. Fantastic Honors for advanced students, and a principal that is passionate about her students that are at risk and disadvantaged make a great school. I am proud to send my children there.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter went to Armstrong; my failure to provide details on rif raff caught her a case in juve. I ended up paying for naive view of where and what girls are up to right now really fast. After it was all over, I did end up with an informed kid who took advantage of drama, choir, and some advanced classes. I guess the school showed up the frailities in what I was passing along but just in time for me to watch and pay attention to who and where and why. It is quite diverse; all kinds make parents so you see how this starts to affect the children at this stage. I moved here from Pflugerville for work. This is still Dallas (real fast) even though it's farther North. Needless to say, my 5th grader does not want to attend Armstrong.
—Submitted by a parent

ok where to start my children attended this school,one in 8th grade the other in the 6th.They come home with comlpaints regularly.my children have also been to other schools and this is just the worst one yet they say.Alot of the children attending this school are lets just say 'taking thel ow rode'.
—Submitted by a parent

The academics are good at Armstrong. My sonis in Honors and his biggest complaint is that he has had the same Honors math teacher for all 3 years and they are like oil and water. The school has a diverse population. My son loves the band program and sports. I do unfortunately line close to the school and we have alot of problems with the kids afterschool. They tip trash cans, mark up our fences and even steal mail. I have expressed concerns to the school, but they seem limited in what they are willing to do. We also have problems with the parents who drive through the neighborhood. They do not do the speed limit, several of them like to blast their radios starting at 7am and our alley is used as their own personal road so they don't have to wait in the traffic line.
—Submitted by a parent

I would not recomend this school. Lots of bullying and vulgar language. I'm seeing on transfering my child.

Armstrong is an excellent school. It doesn't matter which component you examine. Because the results are the same...excellence. I am pleased with the academics, extracurricular activities, teachers, safety etc.
—Submitted by a parent

My son attended most of 6th grade at this school. The teachers and couselors were great, quick to respond to questions and concerns. I had to request evaluation for Honor's classes though. Excellent Band program and teachers. Parent involvement minimal, common among N. Dallas suburban ISD's. Lots of angry kids acting out on each other. Name calling, bullying and vulgar language reported by my son almost daily. We pulled him out to homeschool.
—Submitted by a parent

Overall this is an average school. Many of the teachers I felt were un-happy in their jobs or just plain had been doing them too many years. This school is very diversivied with regards to ethnic background.
—Submitted by a parent

Thus far, the academic program seems to be ok, but the fact that physical education was not available to 6th graders each semester seemed very odd to me in light of the childhood obesity epidemic we are currently hearing so much about in the media. It would seem that the importance of this class would be a higher/equal priority.
—Submitted by a parent

AMS will work for many families; it just did not fit us. My child has a learning difference, and some other issues, which did not make being there a good experience. The administration tried I guess to work with us, but I found them somewhat inflexible in working with us. The teachers were knowledgeable though, and my child enjoyed the music program.
—Submitted by a parent