Serving 735 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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 735 students has declined by 14% 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
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
John W Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Armstrong Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#877 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
John W Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #877 out of 8,188 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John W Armstrong Elementary School?
735 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, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Independent School District.
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