Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John W Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John W Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 751 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John W Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Armstrong Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
John W Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John W Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
John W Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert B Sewell Elementary School, Luna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend John W Armstrong Elementary School?
751 students attend John W Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of John W Armstrong Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W Armstrong Elementary School?
John W Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
John W Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John W Armstrong Elementary School part of?
John W Armstrong Elementary School is part of Garland ISD School District.
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