Johnie R Daniel Elementary

Johnie R Daniel Elementary in Northlake, TX, serves 593 students in grades PK-5 as part of the highly-rated Northwest Independent School District (Isd), and is a strong academic performer that consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, though it has seen a slight dip from a peak of the 92nd percentile to the 85th percentile in recent years.

This school truly shines in its support for specific groups of students. It ranks in the 92nd percentile for Hispanic students and an impressive 94th percentile for Special Education students, a dramatic improvement from just two years prior. This performance is notably better than nearby schools like Roanoke Elementary and is competitive with top-tier Argyle Independent School District (Isd) schools. Additionally, the school is exceptionally effective with its economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 92nd percentile for this group despite a very low overall poverty rate of just 8.26%. A standout strength is 5th-grade reading, where 84.21% of students are proficient—a full 20 percentage points above the district average and among the highest in the area, rivaling top Argyle schools like Argyle West.

While Johnie R Daniel is a high-quality school, it faces some challenges. Math scores show a slight vulnerability, with only 49.46% of 4th graders proficient, which is below the state average and far behind Argyle South Elementary (78.79% proficient). Science scores are also a relative weakness compared to reading and math. Furthermore, the school’s historical strength with male students has declined, and its performance with Asian students is an outlier, ranking in only the 65th percentile. Families in the area also have access to the neighboring Argyle ISD, where schools like Argyle West (1.75 miles away) rank in the 97th percentile overall, offering a distinct alternative within a very high-quality educational landscape.