Whitworth Elementary School

1151 Southeast Miller Avenue

School District

Dallas 2
Grade

4-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 30, 2024

I found out today that this school was teaching my son about very innapropriate things that should only be taught to a kid in middle school. He is in 4th grade and they were teaching him about things like mstbating, white fish, periods etc. This is an elementary school. Fix your teaching because kids are being taught this sooner and sooner to the point that eventually preschoolers will be taught about this. Kids are not supposed to grow up so quickly. They should not know these things. Girls knowing about periods and boys knowing about things like voice changes is fine but talking about how babies are made is ridiculous. Update the form and include more detail of what you will be teaching my kid or don't teach about it at all. In the form it says absolutely nothing about teaching our kids about things too detailed and is way too summarized.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2022

The teachers and staff at Whitworth genuinely care about my two children who went through there recently. They both grew academically and personally and overall it was a great experience for them attending this school.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2017

The Dallas School District needs to re-evaluate this school and seriously think about what is really going on and what has happened as a result of their decision to make this school 4th 5th only- these are prime ages that need guidance, leadership, and structure. This school is failing in all these aspects and as a result we see more and more children getting into trouble and not believing in themselves. My student has the worst self esteem he has ever had! His teacher makes him feel guilty for work he cannot complete (even though he’s on an IEP and she’s suppose to be reducing work to keep him from falling behind) I swear my child is in a 5th grade but in a 9th grade classroom. this school has been the worst of all worlds for the year and 2 months that we have been here. I’m proud to say I’m pulling my child from this school and can’t wait to see him blossom!
Submitted by other on April 18, 2011

I have volunteered in the Dallas School District since my grandson was in first grade. He has always been a shy and quiet boy but the teachers I have had the privilege of working with at Lyle and Whitworth Schools were simply the best. They really take the time to listen and work with the children. I have seen my grandson blossom under their tutlege and care. The one thing that is very impressive is that the children all seem pleasant and happy and respectful. I give my highest recommendation to this school and it's principal. My grandson is thriving in an environment that is supportive and safe. This school is teaching the values that will be of the greatest benefit to our society, respect and tolerance of all.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2009

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Submitted by parent on July 11, 2007

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