Williams could be a top notch school, unfortunately the combination of administrative turnover, differing focus areas, teacher stress and burnout, hidden agendas, lack of the depth of quality realtionships in parent/teacher, teacher/teacher, administration/teacher, and confusion of across the board
... Read more district policies negatively impacts a school that could be fantastic. Thank goodness There are some very special staff, community, and parents that keep Williams going in a positive direction. I struggle with a 3 star because of the ongoing problems, so have to give it a 2 star rating. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/27/09
currently I have three kids in willaims ele, they started last year and it was a difficult year. my two youngest are having to repeat there grades, I have mixed feelings about this but I do believe that when I tried to speak with the teachers they were quick to judge and say they may have other type
... Read more of problmes that rquire drugs. I am currtenly looking and reserching a new school I feel as if my childern and I are not really welcomed at this school. I would deffinltly do your research before you settle on willams ele, I am not tring to be disrespectful there may be some real great teachers and staff, however the unwelcoming feeling is overwhelming. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
I've had a child enrolled in this school every year from the time it opened in 1993. The third is currently attending, but am looking for other schools to transfer to at the year's end. When this school first opened, it was great and I would have given it five stars. The quality of education and administration
... Read more has come down each and every year since. There are a few really good teachers scattered among the various grades, but overall the quality of the schools curriculum, and opportunities are lacking, as is the parental involvement. It has the feel of a big daycare, I'm sorry to admit. I was struggling as to give this 2 or 3 stars, but opted for 3 out of respect. Nothing really bad about the school, but nothing great either. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
I feel that the school falls below average. The teachers have a dont care attitude. My child has questions on assignments and they don't take the time to truley make sure every child in the class room understands the assignments or curriculum. The children there are out of control and the principal
... Read more is not involved. Infact we are moving to another area in the town so she can have a better education. I do not recommend this school to anyone, that cares about the education for their children. The afterschool day care at the school is wonderful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/08
I wish more people would write a review on this school. My son has been in this school a short time. I think the teachers want to help him, but other times I think they want to get rid of him. The teachers here are not so patient with kids with learning difficulties. It take too long to get assess
... Read more to find out what some of the issues maybe. I feel that if your child has the potential and do not fit in the mode of the model of a normal child according to the school then you will have issues. There's positive things available for the kids at this school if you have all the time in the world to keep up with every little thing that goes on and remember it all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/07
I have had 3 kids go to school here. IF you have 'normal' kids then this school is great. If you happen to have a special needs child then don't go here! My honors kids have learned alot here. The extra curricular activities are good. They have great PE, Art, Music, Strings and Band teachers!
... Read more Overall the teachers seem to truely care about your child. It's the administrators that might not be as caring as they should be. Hope this helps! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/06
My first hand experience at Willams was a great one then a few terrible things changed. We went Title 1 and a new Addministration. Since then all we get is problems with the teachers and terrible students and most of all an Administration that doesnt want to deal with either problems... They (admin.)
... Read more seem to worried about what will happen if they acted on the behalf of the students that were really there to get an education not to see how much trouble they can cause before they have to go home and not get in to trouble for it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/09/05
Mrs. Reber has added greatly to our school. The teachers work very hard and are very dedicated.
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Arlington schools — Williams Elementary School is located at 4915 Red Birch Dr, Arlington TX 76018. 4915 Red Birch Dr is in the Southeast neighborhood and 76018 ZIP code in Arlington, TX The school district for Williams Elementary School is the Arlington Independent School District. Williams Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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