Excellent
#892 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
John W Armstrong EL
Elementary School · Garland ISD · Sachse, TX
A Garland ISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4750 BEN DAVIS RD, Sachse, TX 75048
- Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John W Armstrong EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John W Armstrong EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated810/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sachse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,024
Median home value
$366,000
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firewheel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Luna ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Robert B Sewell ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Classical Center at Vial ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garland ISD
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #6 of 75
- District spending per student
- $12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John W Armstrong EL is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John W Armstrong EL
John W Armstrong EL is a public elementary school in Sachse, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 735 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John W Armstrong EL
What grades does John W Armstrong EL serve?
John W Armstrong EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John W Armstrong EL?
John W Armstrong EL has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Armstrong EL?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Armstrong EL is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John W Armstrong EL rank in TX?
John W Armstrong EL ranks #892 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is John W Armstrong EL's MySchoolScout rating?
John W Armstrong EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John W Armstrong EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John W Armstrong EL has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John W Armstrong EL a charter school?
No, John W Armstrong EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John W Armstrong EL a Title I school?
No, John W Armstrong EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John W Armstrong EL?
42.9% of students at John W Armstrong EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (972) 414-7480
- Area population (ZIP 75048)
- 29,600
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75048; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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