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John W Armstrong Elementary

Q: Is John W Armstrong Elementary a good school?

John W Armstrong Elementary ranks 503 rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

503^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

John W Armstrong Elementary is a high-performing public school in Sachse, TX, serving 724 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Garland Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as a clear academic leader within its district, consistently outperforming both district and state averages across all core subjects, and has maintained a strong reputation with a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade.

Armstrong’s greatest strength is its exceptional ability to drive outcomes for all students, particularly those who are often underserved. The school ranks in the 96th percentile statewide for English Language Learner students and in the 93rd percentile for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, showing highly effective strategies for closing achievement gaps. Compared to nearby district schools like Northlake Elementary and Robert B Sewell Elementary, Armstrong’s test scores are dramatically higher—for example, 4th-grade Reading proficiency was nearly 30 percentage points higher than Northlake. However, Armstrong faces stiff competition from schools in the neighboring Wylie Independent School District (Isd), such as Don Whitt Elementary and Cheri Cox Elementary, which post even higher scores. Notably, Armstrong’s success is not driven by higher spending—its per-student budget is lower than many nearby schools, suggesting effective instructional practices and school culture are key.

A unique challenge for Armstrong is a consistent drop in math proficiency between 4th and 5th grade, with 5th-grade math falling below the district average in recent years. Additionally, while 5th-grade science scores are above district and state averages, they remain a relative weakness compared to the school’s strong reading and math performance. Overall, Armstrong is a rising star with an upward trajectory in state rankings, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a school that excels at supporting diverse learners within the Garland ISD.

724

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,411

Per pupil spending ?

41.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4750 Ben Davis Rd
Sachse, TX 75048-4241

(972) 414-7480

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.7%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Asian:

21.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (71% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Garland Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg56%

Texas avg51%

503^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 43Elementary Schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd)

398^th of 951Garland Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.1	503 of 4627	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	88.5	427 of 4651	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	304 of 4710	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.5	468 of 4647	89.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	796 of 4581	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	656 of 4578	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	81.6	641 of 4479	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.4	628 of 4359	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	85.7	516 of 4329	88.1%	★★★★☆
2016	85.9	431 of 4286	89.9%	★★★★☆
2015	79.7	754 of 4320	82.5%	★★★★☆
2014	77.8	823 of 4260	80.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.4	883 of 4221	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	73.6	952 of 4206	77.4%	★★★★☆
2011	82.2	354 of 4095	91.4%	★★★★★
2010	81.2	396 of 3937	89.9%	★★★★☆
2009	81.6	401 of 3884	89.7%	★★★★☆
2008	81.6	392 of 3768	89.6%	★★★★☆
2007	72.8	883 of 3724	76.3%	★★★★☆
2006	56.1	1726 of 3476	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.1	1257 of 3475	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.9	1542 of 3465	55.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	396 of 2406	83.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	176 of 1905	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	82.2	223 of 2443	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	72.1	439 of 2443	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	55.0	914 of 2421	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.7	310 of 2444	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	86.9	161 of 2515	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	71.4	447 of 2483	82.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	431 of 999	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	485 of 814	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.1	469 of 1045	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	587 of 1015	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.4	497 of 957	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.7	650 of 967	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.9	649 of 1009	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.0	624 of 1005	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	88.1	229 of 4461	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	195 of 4331	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	99 of 4295	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	74.5	589 of 4240	86.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	68 of 1643	95.9%	★★★★★
2025	85.9	283 of 2918	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	89.5	232 of 3668	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	203 of 3556	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	82.9	291 of 3487	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	83.6	266 of 3446	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	84.5	202 of 3333	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.7	210 of 3226	93.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	532 of 4575	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	88.4	304 of 3744	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.1	385 of 4658	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	382 of 4588	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	78.3	746 of 4561	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	624 of 4499	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	623 of 4348	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	781 of 4306	81.9%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	739 of 3075	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	71.1	635 of 2619	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	171 of 2980	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	78.1	142 of 2958	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	68.1	1044 of 3006	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.5	1645 of 3184	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	75.0	477 of 3106	84.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	407 of 4413	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	253 of 3644	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	83.6	401 of 4465	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	77.8	613 of 4401	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.2	1205 of 4376	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	66.7	1029 of 4329	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	1033 of 4188	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.4	931 of 4168	77.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	335 of 4520	92.6%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	118 of 3705	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	175 of 4594	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	264 of 4521	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	76.5	586 of 4477	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	396 of 4451	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	83.0	326 of 4309	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	78.8	470 of 4264	89.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	446 of 4582	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	86.3	384 of 3739	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	90.9	290 of 4647	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	83.7	564 of 4585	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.2	867 of 4563	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.1	722 of 4498	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	78.1	700 of 4357	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	561 of 4319	87.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	489 of 1106	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.8	333 of 975	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.3	305 of 1128	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	115 of 1004	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	92.4	35 of 961	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	58.5	459 of 1112	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.3	185 of 1046	82.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	251 of 4301	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	79.5	358 of 3549	89.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	589 of 4292	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	293 of 4086	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	66.9	806 of 3952	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	55.4	1151 of 3799	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.1	353 of 3684	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	69.6	568 of 3558	84.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	389 of 3006	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	78.1	403 of 2612	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	303 of 3108	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.5	304 of 3106	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	64.2	1001 of 3082	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.7	820 of 3082	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	911 of 3142	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	67.5	897 of 3127	71.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)96th percentile+7 vs school

At Risk (2022)95th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2026)94th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

White (2026)87th percentile~ school

African American (2026)84th percentile-6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)76th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2026)57th percentile-32 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)56th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading74%+19 vs state

Mathematics68%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, August 9, 2020

This school is one of the most mismanaged entities we have ever encountered. Our child has been pulled through the ringer here and we cannot wait until we're in a position to leave this wretched place- all parents beware.

The teaching staff is a mess and so is the principal. We looked up this school and read the reviews and though we would be in good hands but reality hit us hard - stay away. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
John W Armstrong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Ben Davis Rd	Sachse	75048	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 414-7480	724	41	17.7	41.2%	244 (33.7%)	98 (13.5%)	173 (23.9%)	154 (21.3%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.5%)	87.1	503^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	89.1%		88.5	427^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.8%	76				69.3	74.8	77.1		69.3	81.6	53.3		$8,411
Robert B Sewell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Hudson Park	Sachse	75048	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3050	709	41	17.2	49.1%	205 (28.9%)	149 (21.0%)	174 (24.5%)	135 (19.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	54.3	1893^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	59.1%		57	1723^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	63.0%	170				50.5	53.2	56.8		53.7	51.8	38.4		$8,269
Luna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 Lochness Rd	Garland	75044	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 675-3040	544	30	18.4	37.5%	162 (29.8%)	78 (14.3%)	149 (27.4%)	118 (21.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.9%)	93	245^th of 4627 public elementary schools	94.7%		87.7	467^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.0%	222				83.6	88.4	84.3		72.6	65.2	66.7		$9,043
Vernal Lister Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3131 Mars Dr	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3030	586	40	14.7	79.4%	55 (9.4%)	116 (19.8%)	206 (35.2%)	180 (30.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.6%)	58.5	1679^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.7%		46	2388^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.7%	709	25.0	75.0	55.6	45.1	56.5	69.6		46.0	54.7	46.1		$10,249
Don Whitt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7520 Woodcreek Way	Sachse	75048	Collin County	Wylie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 429-2560	728	51	14.2	17.6%	239 (32.8%)	93 (12.8%)	84 (11.5%)	269 (37.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.8%)	97.9	56^th of 4627 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.5	74^th of 4651 public elementary schools	98.4%	18				78.1	88.4			81.8	88.4			$9,103
Miller Elementary	Public	K-5	5651 Coventry Dr	Richardson	75082	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-2700	315	26	12.2	23.2%	122 (38.7%)	33 (10.5%)	56 (17.8%)	78 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	53.9	1914^th of 4627 public elementary schools	58.6%		68.3	1199^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.2%	715				44.1	56.7	59.0		42.4	48.5	52.5		$11,389
Harmony Science Academy - Garland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2302 Firewheel Pkwy	Garland	75040	Dallas County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 212-4777	759	47	16.1	61.5%	173 (22.8%)	210 (27.7%)	208 (27.4%)	145 (19.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	63.4	1440^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.9%		59.9	1586^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.9%	146				52.3	59.3	61.3	66.4	48.2	38.1	58.7	52.6	$10,455
Abbett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	730 W Muirfield Rd	Garland	75044	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 675-3000	710	41	17.5	61.3%	163 (23.0%)	127 (17.9%)	283 (39.9%)	88 (12.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.3%)	71.1	1090^th of 4627 public elementary schools	76.4%		60	1580^th of 4651 public elementary schools	66.0%	490	11.1		57.1	57.5	61.7	62.7		49.4	59.8	60.3		$8,090
Cheri Cox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7009 Woodbridge Pkwy	Sachse	75048	Collin County	Wylie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 429-2500	670	49	13.7	30.3%	254 (37.9%)	94 (14.0%)	217 (32.4%)	72 (10.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.3%)	94.9	173^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	96.3%		93.2	260^th of 4651 public elementary schools	94.4%	87				74.4	79.4			69.1	86.6			$9,993
Schell Elementary	Public	K-5	5301 E Renner Rd	Richardson	75082	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-6600	403	31	13.1	33.0%	98 (24.3%)	55 (13.6%)	56 (13.9%)	171 (42.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	72.2	1040^th of 4627 public elementary schools	77.5%		70.7	1105^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.2%	65				65.2	62.5	67.7		59.7	51.3	52.2		$8,949

Frequently Asked Questions about John W Armstrong Elementary

How many students attend John W Armstrong Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 724 students attended John W Armstrong Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of John W Armstrong Elementary?

Students at John W Armstrong Elementary are 34% White, 24% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of John W Armstrong Elementary attend?

Students who attend John W Armstrong Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Academy For Excell
Middle : B G Hudson Middle
Middle : Bussey Middle
Middle : Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
Middle : Jackson Technology Center
Middle : O'Banion Middle
Middle : Sam Houston Middle
Middle : Sellers Middle
Middle : Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle : Webb Middle
High : Garland High School
High : Lakeview Centennial High School
High : N Garland High School
High : Naaman Forest High School
High : Rowlett High School
High : S Garland High School
High : Sachse High School

What district is John W Armstrong Elementary in?

Garland Independent School District (Isd)

Is John W Armstrong Elementary a good school?

John W Armstrong Elementary ranks 503^rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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