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Jack D Johnson Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 556 students

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Posted March 11, 2012

We had three children attend Johnson Elementary. To this day, they all 3 indicate this was their favorite school and they have excelled academically and socially.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2011

Fantastic School!! I have had two of my children here, and it has been nothing but a great experience. The staff, as well as the administrators, are top notch---we are so happy to be a part of Johnson and looking forward to moving through the other schools in our district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2011

first elementary school in southlake! it was built in 1970! i went to johnson 2003-2008 loved it! this summer they tore down the front of the libary to add on :( i liked it the origanal from when it was first built. I am at CMS now and one of my teachers ( shes like 40) went to Johnson too! southlake is awesome


Posted May 18, 2010

Teacher has bad communication skills and does not really seem to care!!! Private school here we come ...even in Southlake public school is sub par
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2010

Excellent school. We've been here for 4 years and have never had a bad experience. The teachers really love what they are doing, and the administrators are very caring about the students and the staff. I am also extremely impressed with the parental involvement. WE LOVE JOHNSON!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

Wonderful staff and teachers! Truly care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

My grandson goes to school there...Great students, great teachers.


Posted February 27, 2008

Fabulous school and fabulous teachers. Johnson Elementary really emphasizes that the education of a child ins't left just to the teacher. They demand parent involvement. The team effort between the teacher and the parent definitely pays off.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2005

Johnson is an all around great school in a wonderful area. The administration and teachers are dedicated to excellence in allaspects of the school. Parent involvement also tends to be quite strong. The special education program uses a blended programs of special children mixed with typical children. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a top elementary school in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2005

My daughter has been here since Kindergarten (4 years). You will not find a happier place for your child. The school is well run, the teachers are happy, and the activities are enriching. My parents are lifetime school teachers and have been in many districts across the state. Both have stated unequivocally that they have never been inside a better school, EVER. The staff's ability to match your child with the best possible teacher is incredible and I trust them beyond a shadow of a doubt with my daughter's education and self esteem.
—Submitted by Kim Rayner, a parent


Posted June 9, 2004

My kids (3) went to Johnson Elementary for 2 years and loved the school. They push the kids to accelerate in all subjects. They diagnosed my daughter with Dislexia and worked hard to get her the help she needed. She met with Mrs. Yanaralla 2 times a week and was really progressing. (Until we had to move to another state and they did not have the staff that we had in Jack D. Johnson. The staff was very helpful and I look forward to moving back!
—Submitted by Carla Detwiller, 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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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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 Students100%
Female100%
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Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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Special education100%
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Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
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Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
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Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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

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 83% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
Hispanic 5% 48%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 3%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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 36%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1301 N Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
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Phone: (817) 949-4500

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