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John W Armstrong Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 801 students

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Posted December 18, 2012

i love this school my 2 kids that go there now love the school i cant wait till my lilest one starts school and can go there too i love everything about the school i want the thank mrs . robb and the 1st ,2nd grade teachers for the wonderful work they do with our kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2011

My son loves school. He has grown and learned so much. I attribute that to his wonderful pre-k teacher, the excellent staff, and great sense of community shared amongst the parents and teachers here. Thank you all for an amazing 2010-211 school year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

Excellent staff. Excellent principal. School has a sense of community. Parent involvement is welcomed. Great school!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2009

I love this school. The office staff is wonderful and so is the pre K Teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2009

I love this school! The teachers really take the time to work with each individual child. The communication between parent and teacher is great and I feel that they truly care. It takes a special person to be a teacher and there are some very special people teaching at Armstrong......
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2009

Our daughter has attended Armstrong for 4 years now and we are so pleased with the environment at the school. She is part of the Gifted and Talented program and qualified for the academy, but we chose to put her in this school. The teachers are well qualified and very good at encouraging our daughter to excell - and she gets extra learning opportunities through the Gifted and Talented program at the school. The school is welcoming and all of our daughter's teachers have worked with us to ensure her success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

I love this school. My daughter attended a nearby Sachse Elementary last year and this school is much more organized, focused and overall - just has it together. The staff is friendly and helpful. The communication between parents and teachers makes it a great school! The teachers really want to be successful and help the children be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

Excellent Staff and Leadership. Very supportive and helpful to the students and parents. My daughter was very happy throught K-5th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2006

Good School Great for new families and excellent class room sizes.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 23, 2003

My 5th grader will be attending this school with his sister, who will now be in the 1st grade. She attended kindergarten last year while my son stayed at Lune Elem. I believe this school will only get better every year because of the wonderful leadership from Mrs. Becky Ayars. She has been an educator for many years and although it is sometimes hard for parents to know what is right, I have all the confidence in her to give my children the best groundwork for their education. My son has done exceptionally well at Luna and is very low maintenance for me. He has always completed his homework and gets honor roll every six weeks. This was my only reason for keeping him at Luna last year while I 'tested the waters' at Armstrong. Mrs. Ayars has been highly recommended and praised by many of my friends that are educators. I have first hand knowledge that she hires great teachers and is a great leader. Her goal seems to be one that any parent would share. She expects the children to be educated, disciplined, respected, loved, and challenged. I am excited to be a part of this school and I am very pleased that she is the leader of my children's education.
—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 87% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
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 88% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
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 81% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented86%

Reading

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American83%
Asian88%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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

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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 51% 34%
Hispanic 31% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
Black 8% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 26%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 28%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4750 Ben Davis Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
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Phone: (972) 414-7480

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