Williams Elementary School

4915 Red Birch Drive

School District

Arlington Independent
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 25, 2017

OK People, This school has the best teachers ever, especially 3rd grade. Some people should not be allowed the post uneducated, unfounded, none-sense just because they don't get their way about their untrained kid(s). Not only are ALL TEACHER, and other public servants, underpaid and overworked, but these teachers have been patient and extremely caring for OUR children and sometimes more so than some of these lazy parents are available to do or be.Hence: (Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm most days, not to mention all the extra activities and most weekends to make sure that these untrained, rotten, selfish kids have the things they need for class.)I don't know why this Anonymous person is ranting the way that they are but, one thing is for certain; if they truly understood their options with their children, they should home-school or live under a rock! No teacher should ever be reduced to the comments of one ignorant imbecile. My 3rd grade child grades has increased, test scores has increased and confidence has increase more this 3rd grade year than all the years in school. Separation anxiety was an issue but not anymore, Behavior has never been an issue and I'm willing to bet all I have that this person's kid has some behavior problems at home and school. I make no apologies for telling it like it is. Anonymous person, get a life!
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2017

Worst 3rd grade teachers out there. My child has done great since kindergarten, and was doing great in third grade here at Williams Elementary until I questioned the 2 teachers and since then my child is making really low grades which has never happened before. The 2 teachers seem to be more worried about trying to teach their own manners and make fun of certain children there then to TEACH like they are getting paid to do. Oh and don't exspect any early notice about anything (homework, anything to do with parents and children meetings are lunches, it's all last minute are they will say they sent notice but never did, then blame the child). Would not recommend unless absolutely a must. There are good teachers there but just not the 3rd grade teachers.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2014

When we bought are home, the biggest selling point was that the school was just a few doors away. It started out as a wonderful school . I spend every free moment I had there volunteering, it really felt like a family. When the principal Mrs Goode left, she took that sense of family with her. The current principal and teachers do not care about the students. You can always tell when teachers love their job, or are there for a paycheck. The curriculum is sub par. Many of my complaints have gone unresolved. There have been 3 instances of adults being physical with my children. I am told it will be investigated, but still no resolve. I am in the process of getting the school board to investigate this school. If you have the chance to go to any other school, please do. You will not be happy here!
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2014

Pre k team is great, no problem there. My son was being bullied by a classmate and the teacher always looked the other way. We were borrowing a friend's address so they could go to that school. Back in November my son had a major surgery and the principal found out about the address so the sorry excuse of a man kicked my other two kids off the school saying they needed to leave by Friday February 14 2014 and this was on a February 11 2014. The school is getting worse since that new principal took over. All he does is stare at women's behinds. It used to be a great school. The principal is not a good leader, so the school is not good at all.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2014

Pre k team is great, no problem there. My son was being bullied by a classmate and the teacher always looked the other way. We were borrowing a friend's address so they could go to that school. Back in November my son had a major surgery and the principal found out about the address so the sorry excuse of a man kicked my other two kids off the school saying they needed to leave by Friday February 14 2014 and this was on a Tuesday. The school is getting worse since that new principal took over. All he does is stare at women's behinds. It used to be a great school.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2014

I have two kids at this school. First off my son needs more attention and one on one than others. Last year he received that but this year none at all. When I first moved here I wanted him in special classes but the school didn't feel it was necessary. I thought that was a bit strange. My 3rd grader is in danger of failing. She's never had trouble with school until now. What really bothers me is the lack of compassion from the teachers. It seems to me they have a I don't care attitude. Communication is awful. You wire notes on their PDS and get no response. I wouldn't recommend this school at all. All I get from it is a bunch of adults who rather be somewhere else. There's only a handful of teachers that really cares. In the process of relocating my kids.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2013

Williams could be a better 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 district policies negatively impacts a school that could be fantastic. 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. Just wish the teachers cared more for all the students and making sure they are really learning.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2013

I have 3 kids in this school.. I have to say Pre-k is excellent with helping and getting involed. but if something happens on the playground (like fell and hit is head) you would find out intil after school. I also have a child in 2nd grade. she has the best teacher all around, sweet kind caring, and helpful. works with your child. but then it comes to my older child she is in 4th grade, I Have nothing but negitive comments. I have addressed all my problems (what happens, NOTHING) If a child needs help, and you see them struggle HELP THEM! dont put them on the back burner. Dont yell at the child! Dont punish a child. and DONT bully the child, because your the teacher!
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2012

My son has there on prek 4 the teachers there are a terrible teacher they do not care about the kids safety my son was pushed from the top of the slide from another kid when I pick up my child they told me how they saw this kid did it with all the intention later I don't know the reason they tried to hide whole situation saying that they did not saw anything in front of the principal . I can not believe it what I was hearing they were lying in front of my face changing everything they had told me .I submit a letter to the superintendent about that situation but all them cover each other the teachers and principal .I move my son to a private school thanks god now he is learning a lot .. if you have a situation please report to the superintendent people like that do not need to be around kids I still have to deal with my son pain in his back .
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2011

We have had nothing but issues with my son's teacher and the administrative staff is more interested in protecting the teacher than the child she is bullying. He has been left for very extended amounts of time in a room unsupervised and they seem to find the outcome of his mischeif during this time disturbing and not the fact that a 7 year old has been left alone in a room full of desks with a tool to remove all of the screws and for a period of time long enough for him to decide to do so. The situation there is so grave he has regressed about 2 to 3 years in many development areas and is afraid to be left in a room alone at home. He won't even shut the door when he goes to the bathroom or showers anymore, and if I shut it he will scream out of fear.
Submitted by other on July 13, 2011

As a product of Williams Elementary myself and the sister and aunt of students who went there, I find Williams to be an enriching school that provides good classroom instruction and teachers who care.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2011

School has problems with communicating with parents. Notices for school events are often sent the night of the event.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2011

Williams is not the worst school by far but it definitely has room for improvement. I am, however, a little dissappointed in the minimum amount of activities/programs offered to the children to partake in. Fundraisers are sometimes last minute so parents aren't given enough time to actively participate. Wish there was a little more organization and parent participation throughout the classrooms but it won't improve overnight. My child seems to be learning so that is the most important thing!!
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2011

This is the worst school ever. The teachers do not care. The principal show no interest in the childrens well-fare. children are intergated with out the parents. i have never seeen so much racialism going on in one school. I do not recommend that school at all.