Diane Winborn Elementary School

Out of curiosity i wanted to search this school, i went there as a child, Mrs Elliot was my First grade teacher and Mrs Turlington was my 3rd i think, good memories!

Totally awesome school - any concerns regarding an unfriendly office lady and unprofessional vice principal have been addressed.

I also would like to comment on the TAKS issue...ask yourselves: If this is the States way of keeping schools accountable for educating students on an acceptable level...wouldn't you want your child assured of the excellence this school offers...especially in that area....look at their scores. Do you believe your child would be better off in a school that performs poorly on these tests? This school does it's upmost to ensure the children are prepared to succeed ANYWHERE...and they do! We tested into an IB program in another city....IB is an international program designed to educate students on a level of learning worldwide..the children compete with children from higher acheivng countries such as China, etc. KISD is implementing it...just with the budget cuts it's not gonna happen for my son in the time we need it. So, we're moving to Austin, where they do! This school also does a WONDERFUL job with fine arts...their art teacher is very good as is their computer & music teachers. Overall it is an amazing school that only ask for your tax dollars...think of how much more they could do if they had more financial support!?

My girls have been going to Winborn for 2 years now and overall it's a good school. I agree with some of the reviews from other parents saying that this school is stuck on TAKS and that it's the only thing their kids have been taught however this might be a statewide issue or even countrywide issue. The think I like the least about this school is the ladies who sit in the front office/desk. They never smile and some of them are not friendly at all. Who wants their child going to a school where not just one front lady but the majority that I've ran into are unhappy looking and unhappy acting? I love nurse Shirley! Ther's some bullying that goes one here but I believe that it happens at every school. My 2nd grader tells me that her teacher yells alot which is not comforting to know either, there's really no excuse for that. This school does have great fundraisers though and the activities such as the glow with the flow and the jingle walk were very fun!