Nita Pearson Elementary School

5201 Nita Pearson Drive

School District

Garland Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 24, 2024

This school has went from a 10 to a negative 0. I remember when I myself was thrilled to see how my kids would be excited to go too school and now it is being draining for them knowing how the teachers there do more yelling and screaming then actual teaching. The professionalism with this school has lacked beyond disbelief. More training on respect needs to be had. Kids matter too.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2022

This is the worst school I have ever seen in my life. My son is behind and had multiple issues I begged them for help and I never got it. Not only did they fail my child but they also failed to give me the things I ordered such as my child's planner, and yearbook. The principal has an attitude and talks to unhappy parents like they are disgruntled employees. Everything about this place is one giant FAIL. His new school this year has done more for him in 2 weeks than this school did for an entire year. If you're thinking about putting your kid here run the other way. They also tolerate bullying. There was a girl this past year that assaulted multiple students and she was never removed from the school so your child's safety is an issue here as well.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2020

Pearson has been a good school but under new leadership it is excellent!
Submitted by other on January 13, 2020

Overall wonderful learning environment for students to grow!
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2018

A sad case of discrimination and vindictive ways.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2018

Mr. Reyes is awesome! My son just went here for one year for personal reasons but I can say Mr. Reyes really understood my son and knows how to talk with kids! The PRINCIPLE I talked to her 1, UNO, time and she did not let me speak at all. So she was just rude! BUT go Mr. Reyes! We loved my sons teacher Mrs. Degilia!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2018

I love this school and the staff my daughter will stay in this school all through elementary. Ms Young blood in kindergarten is a great teacher as well as ms. Mills in first grade I couldn't be more happy with my daughter savannas experience there.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2017

I love my children going to Pearson! The staff all truly care about each child's success and help students make obtainable goals so that they see their own progress. The PTA are the most active I have seen on any campus. They host many things that help make this campus a fun place to be and encourage making relationships that last! I love that my children have made great friendships with their peers both in the classroom and out. When moving from a small town to a big city, I was scared that my children wouldn't fit in or would be over exposed but Pearson has made us feel at home, welcome and has such a family atmosphere that I feel my children are safe and protected here.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2015

My son absolutely loves this school!!! He is what is called "twice exceptional" which means that he has special needs, but is also gifted. This was the ONLY school equipped to help him in Kindergarten because they have something called the "ABC" Kinder program with the BEST teacher on the planet. My son is now in 1st grade, and again has a fabulous teacher who cares about all of her students and challenges them to do well. I also love the assistant principal who is one of the coolest guys and fantastic at his job; he is VERY involved with the student programs! The PTA is also great at this school and is very involved. I also love the Librarian, because she gets to know the students and they have a truly exceptional library at this school! My son may get into one of the magnet schools next year, but if he doesn't I won't be sad at all to stay at Pearson. I could not have asked for a better experience for him!
Submitted by other on March 08, 2015

I used to go to school here from Kindergarten to 5th grade and I can tell you that it was bad. My teachers didn't help me much about the bullying that was happening to me. Not only that, but most of the teachers I had (except for two) were very rude! Whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE THIS SCHOOL A GOOD REVIEW! Its better if you don't because this school doesn't deserve it.