Tom C Gooch Elementary School

Posted: December 10, 2025

Me encanta esta escuela, los maestros muy profesionales siempre

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Posted: April 1, 2024

Me gusta mucho que es pequena, familiar, invitan mucho a participar en avtividades familiares, mi hijo entro en pre k 3 sin saber nada y ya sabe hasta escribir su nombre, cabe destacar que en casa reforzamos todo lo aprendido en la escuela, la maestra es amorosa y paciente con todos los ninos, aun no me queda claro como clasifica la pagina las escuelas, pero mi hijo a su corta edad ha aprendido bastante.

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Posted: May 2, 2023

My daughter attended Gooch for one year. During this time it became clear to me that in order for her Special needs to be met, DISD and the public education model were not going to cut it.
Teachers here are enthusiastic and communicate well. The principal at the time, Ms Johnson, was a great community leader. There are many good systems set in place here, but with the limited Special Ed staff and limited hours in the day, it was impossible to ensure my daughters (mild) special Ed needs could be met.
The school is predominantly Spanish-speaking, if that helps in your decision making any….
While Gooch has its bright spots, Unfortunately, I can’t recommend Gooch for everyone.

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Mis hijos son muy educados y han aprendido mucho su lectura es fantástica una escuela qe está pendiente d e cada alumno y seguro su ambiente

Posted: August 19, 2022

Mis hijos están felices de asistir a Tom C. Gooch, están aprendiendo mucho cada día, tienen excelentes maestras, muy cariñosas y pacientes con los niños. La Directora es una maravilla, es innovadora, creativa y tiene un carisma excepcional.

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Posted: January 12, 2017

Our 5 year old is in the Two Way Dual Language at Gooch that started this year, and we are very pleased with her progress. The school itself is a very warm and welcoming place, and she absolutely loves going to school there.

Posted: June 2, 2016

My daughter attended the new DISD prek-3 program. The faculty is amazing, extremely responsive. She loves it and is learning lots!! The principal is great, the teachers and staff are awesome! Great school. Keep up the awesome work!

Posted: November 17, 2015

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Principal is very involved and hands on. Personel at school is friendly and helpful. Teachers have communication with the parents.

Posted: August 17, 2014

As a parent in the neighborhood I have been watching this school for years. The past school year (2013-2014) I have seen tremendous progress. My husband and I recently met with the principal and she was beyond impressive. There is no question that her leadership is a huge part of the new success that this school is having. We are now convinced that this school is well on it's way to being an exemplary campus and a coveted school for many parents to enroll their kids. We are going to be the first pioneers from the neighborhood to enroll one of our kids for this upcoming school year. We are so excited about the things to come for DISD and in particular for this gem of a school located in our own urban neighborhood.

Posted: July 25, 2014

The positive energy and the relentless understanding that all children can and must succeed is what strikes me whenever I visit Tom C. Gooch Elementary. The administration and staff are committed to an immersive learning environment that sets the expectation for excellence. I have read many less than flattering news articles about DISD mismanagement, but Gooch is an example of DISD administration at its finest...when committed educators are empowered to guide children to success.

Posted: June 23, 2014

The new courtyard garden is a great contribution to the learning of scholars. The Gooch community and Real School Gardens came together to build this wonderful instructional garden. The students are greatly engaged in learning activities like: observing the lifecycle of butterflies and growth of the caterpillars, measuring the perimeter and area of the sand boxes, personally planting and harvesting vegetables, drawing temperature trackers, reading rain gauges among other instructional dynamics. The garden has two outdoor classrooms shaded by trees and integrated into nature with tree trunk stools. Students value the outdoor reading sessions and science classes with hands on learning.

Posted: June 22, 2014

As a service director, I have been volunteering in the district, and sending high school students to volunteer as well, for over 20 years. Gooch has attached more than 60 of our volunteers on a consistent basis to the tune of over 2000 hours. Gooch is doing all the right things to make their students successful. Mark my words, the neighbors will be flocking to this little school in no time because it will be a DISD standout school in a very short time. The teachers are outstanding and the principal is dynamic. I am thrilled to have a front row seat to watch the transformation - as well as watch the eyes light up of the volunteers who see first hand how their time equals better scores and academic enthusiasm for the children.

Posted: June 12, 2014

The teachers at Gooch always commit 110% to their students. They go beyond the call of duty to make sure that their students are reaching their fullest potential. Their community involvement is impeccable as well! I have visited this school on different capacities and I must say that each time I was impressed with the overall climate/culture exhibited at this elementary school. Keep up the good work!

Posted: June 11, 2014

The teachers at Gooch focus on three main levers to drive growth on our campus: Data driven instruction (DDI), the combination of observation and feedback, and school culture. The practice of DDI allows teachers to tailor instruction to the specific needs of each individual scholar. Teachers use demonstrations of learning and a variety of assessment tools to determine the strengths and growth opportunities for each scholar, and are then able to use that data to target skills and plan instruction accordingly. Frequent observation of lessons and timely, honest feedback from instructional coaches to instructors maximize DDI by calling for reflection and growth. However, for true data analysis and reflective instruction to occur, behavior and effort expectations need to be in place and reinforced consistently. Our scholars and staff have made great strides in their abilities to persevere and display a growth mindset. They are learning to understand that intelligence, achievement, and successes are directly tied to the amount of effort, grit, and determination exhibited. It has become more than an exhibition, however, but rather a belief, a way of life, a representation of their being.

Posted: June 11, 2014

Great teachers that are engaged with the kids and go above and beyond to show them different ways of learning.

Posted: June 11, 2014

La escuela Gooch ha sido una muy buena experiencia para mi hijo y para mi. La directora y los maestros son muy atentos y tratan muy bien a los ninos. La directora siempre esta atenta a lo que pasa y dan a poyo a los ninos que necesitan mas ayuda, les dan clases los sabados desde principio del ano. En las juntas no informan como va todo y nos preguntas nuestras sugerencias, al final de clases nos ensenaron los resultados de la escuela en unas graficas y sus resultados fueron super buenos, subieron en todas las areas y pasaron a muchisimas escuelasdel distrito.

Posted: June 11, 2014

Yo pienso que Gooch es una excelente escuela, yo ve a siempre que la directora toda las ma anas recib a y daba la bienvenida personalmente a todos los ni os en la entrada de la escuela. Las calificaciones de los ex menes estatales STAAR subieron mucho gracias al empe o de los maestros que siempre estuvieron trabajando con ellos. Los salones de clases siempre estaban muy bien organizados y limpios. Los ni os en la escuela siempre se les ve a muy bien portados porque los maestros estaban siempre al pendiente. La apariencia general de la escuela tambien siempre me dio muy buena impresi n. Por todos esto, me siento muy agradecida por que todo el personal de la escuela siempre puso mucho empe o, tiempo y esfuerzo para que todos nuestros hijos recibieran educaci n y atenci n de calidad.

Posted: June 10, 2014

One of our main goals at Gooch Elementary School is to establish high expectations, a growth mindset, and the belief that anything is possible. We believe that all scholars can learn and develop the academic skills necessary to graduate from high school college and career ready. We set high academic expectations and teach our scholars to show effort and perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence. Each homeroom is designated as a college or university and the banner of that college or university hangs outside the classroom. Our morning community meeting provides an opportunity for scholars and teachers to recognize each other publicly. Teachers shout out scholars who have shown effort and perseverance and made academic progress. Scholars shout out teachers for the various ways they have helped them. This has established a strong sense of community and mutual support and positive encouragement.

Posted: June 10, 2014

Aun no entiendo el porque no han actualizado los datos de esta fabulosa escuela. Hemos formado un gran equipo entre padres, maestros y alumnus, y el resultado se ha reflejado en los estudiantes. Este ciclo escolar 2013-2014 Tom C. Gooch ha superado los niveles del distrito entre un 30 o 40 % y se ha dado un vuelco en solo 18 meses con el arduo trabajo de todo el equipo. Definitivamente Tom C. Gooch es la mejor opcion educativo para nuestros hijos. I still don t understand why the data of this fabulous school has not been updated. We have formed a great team of parents, teachers and alumni whose team work has reflected on the students. This school year cycle 2013-2014, Tom C. Gooch has surpassed the district s scores by 30% to 40% and a total transformation has taken place in only 18 months with the hard work from all the team. Tom. C. Gooch is definitely the best option for our children.

Posted: June 10, 2014

At Tom C. Gooch Elementary, faculty and staff are committed to excellence, scholar achievement, and quality instruction.

Posted: June 10, 2014

I've only visited the school as a participant in their exceptionally organized career day, but I was extremely impressed to learn about all of the initiatives in place to further the quality of education received by the students. And the efforts made are working! Test scores have improved, the kids are exposed on a daily basis to the concept of higher education as an attainable goal through hard work and perseverance. The leadership and staff at the school has put enormous efforts into this transformation and are clearly passionate about providing the best learning environment possible for the advancement of the students. Is it a perfect school? Not yet. But there's clear momentum forward.

Posted: June 10, 2014

Over the last two years, I've been to Gooch several times as a volunteer (both to read to the 4th grade class and to help in the school garden). Each time I have visited the school, I have been greeted by well behaved, eager-to-learn students as well as friendly, intelligent teachers. Each staff member I've encountered appears dedicated and willing to "go the extra mile" to ensure these children are receiving a top education.

Posted: August 5, 2012

My daughter has been attending this school since kinder and every year it has improved. Especially this past year with the new principal, she has made a lot of positive changes. One of them is recruiting community involvement and creating initiatives to help enrich student learning. She brought the AVID program and added after school enrichment clubs. She has helped the school in many ways, like applying for grants to improve the school. The community has provided donations of school supplies and beautfication projects inside and outside of the school by volunteers and the help of Lowes. I can't wait to learn about all the new programs and clubs for this upcoming year.

Posted: August 5, 2012

The new principal has made a lot of positive changes and has added many after school enrichment clubs. She brought AVID to our school and stresses the importance of character counts. She ensures ALL students are treated with respect.

Posted: May 10, 2012

This school has changed alot. Information is sent home at the last minute. Whenever I try to meet with the principal she is never available, when I did meet with her, she kept going off topic talking about her teachers. My daughter is always coming home telling me about bad kids. This takes away from her learning. My kids will not be returning to this school.