Eduardo Mata Elementary School

Posted: March 5, 2026

Our first year at this school was okay, mainly because my son had a great teacher, Mrs. Singleton, and a great principal, Mrs. Williams. Unfortunately, the quality of learning overall is not the best, which is reflected in the school’s 5/10 rating.

From my experience, the school seems to cater more to Hispanic and white students. Many of the teachers don’t seem to know how to effectively communicate with or understand Black children, which may explain why only about 3% of the students at the school are Black.

They’re not allowed to talk during lunch, and even during PE the coach expects them to sit down and stay quiet.

Since the new principal took over, things have gotten worse. She appears incompetent when it comes to handling behavior issues. Instead of doing proper research, checking cameras, or gathering all the facts, she often just assumes or takes another child’s word for what happened.

Based on our experience, I would strongly caution Black parents before enrolling their child here.

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Posted: August 17, 2025

En este nuevo ciclo escolar de 2025 hay una nueva regla de aseguranza que entrometieron. Los estudiantes, si vistos con una botella de perfume o desodorante de spray que se contiene en lata de metal, los objetos son dados a la oficina. Personalmente, creo que eso no impacta como un estudiante aprenda o ponga en peligro su alredor; lo único que quieren es no oler mal. También, e visto que en el año en que mi estudiante a estado integrado en la escuela, no a sido acomodado a sus acomedencias dadas de su dislexia. Ha vuelto a la casa sin casi nada de tarea, sin computadora para estudiar en la tarde, y preocupación de no pasar el año por el factor de negligencia de la escuela. A lo mejor es por los maestros, precupacion de dinero, o flojera de parte de la escuela, pero se que lo único que quiero es que mi estudiante llege a la casa con la inteligencia y abilidates para funcionar como una persona corriente.

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Posted: June 26, 2023

My kids have been at the school for over 5 years. I would highly recommend Montessori for early childhood. Once the kids get older unless your child is extremely advanced or self motivated, please understand this is not the pedagogy for most kids in a public setting. The faculty is very passionate about Montessori and I feel like they truly care about these kids. However I feel that the state has such rigid parameters it’s impossible to implement true Montessori and unfortunately although the teachers are loving, there is not enough money to give the ones that may have a more challenging set of students etc the proper resources. But I do think the admin does an incredible job considering the challenges they face. And although the school is diverse, it seems to be very broken socially and cliquey. I found that extremely disappointing as I expected more unity and for that aspect to reflect a more Montessori attitude. Sadly that is on the parents but I do feel like progress is coming and admin is open to change and constantly trying to improve.

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Posted: October 26, 2022

My kids love this school. I like the environment and size. No complaints and we have been here 6 years. I like that it goes through middle school.

Posted: November 2, 2019

Poor. The school is very clicky with zero diversity. Nearly 70% students are minority with nearly 100% in position of Power/Authority White-PTA, Room Moms, SBDM board etc. Absy no Diversity in the school.

Posted: November 2, 2019

School does not give homework. I do not understand that approach. That’s why their rating and STAAR tests are poor. If the kids want to test into TAG programs they will be poorly prepared.

Posted: November 2, 2019

Teachers and staff have preferential treatment to certain kids.

Posted: November 2, 2019

There is a lot of bullying from the older kids to younger kids and staff fails to acknowledge it.

Posted: November 2, 2019

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Administration shows preferential treatment toward certain kids.

Posted: September 26, 2018

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Excellent program for helping students to learn to read = Reading Partners!

Posted: October 12, 2017

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Posted: October 12, 2017

My children have developed a love for learning and exploration, they actively learn topics presented in a practical and real way, thanks to the Montessori method used and the knowledgeable teachers and staff applying it. I love this school and I am grateful that my children are able to participate in the bilingual program.

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Posted: August 20, 2017

This is the most engaged PTA I have ever seen. We work in a tight knit group in this school and work to bring more parents to engagement. Parents have great relationship with the teachers, and the families are supportive of the classroom. The district is so good at getting us what we need-- and when they can't the parents close the gap. Such a diverse and welcoming school.

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Posted: February 9, 2016

My son loves going to school!!! The school's PTA is great and the staff is working hard to make this one of the best Montessori's in Dallas.

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Posted: November 19, 2015

The Montessori-trained teachers seem to be very well trained, patient, effective and organized. I know they have put much more work into their environment than most traditional teachers, which is already quite a lot. Their persistence, dedication and effort really show in their classrooms.

Posted: November 19, 2015

Not being "attached" to a "regular" classroom, I am not sure of the amount of homework given, but my perception is that the students do not have a burdening amount of homework outside of school. As a frustrated parent whose children are at another school and are constantly burdened with rote busy-work that affects our entire family time, I know how important it is to not overburden students and families, and Mata does not seem to do this. Perhaps this follows from the Montessori Method.

Posted: November 19, 2015

We entrust students with responsibility and allow the development of the whole child, expecting honorable character and equitable treatment.

Posted: November 19, 2015

I have never been at a school that is more dedicated to what is truly best for the students as much as Mata. Aside from mandates by the district/state that must be followed, the emphasis is not on how the numbers make the administration "look", but on how we can best develop the students and be a quality staff.

Posted: March 21, 2015

This is our first year and the first year Mata has become a Montessori school. Cannot say enough wonderful things about our principal, Mrs. Vega. We have an amazing PTA and strong community for this school of choice. So happy to be apart of Mata!

Posted: March 20, 2015

Mata is a brand new montessori program in the Woodrow feeder pattern. We left a "10" school to attend it. The school is fine but seems understaffed for a montessori program. I am not sure how many people are truly certified--beyond the quickie training. People are passionate, but there are issues. Montessori and testing don't go together and there is a lot of testing at Mata. It is a very diverse student body and that can have appeal. There seem to be quite a few discipline problems for such a tiny school. Eventually it will be a pre-k through 8 school. The jury is still out for our child. We will see what happens as the school adds grade levels. The parents and staff are trying hard.

Posted: January 13, 2015

Mata is now an elementary Montessori school. It is in its fledgling year, so it appears much of the information on this site is about the old Mata, a middle school. Mata is the greatest school that my children have had the pleasure of going to, and we've been to quite a few because of moves. The principal, teachers, and staff work overtime to make the best possible Montessori education available to students who prefer to go the public, rather than private, route. They are confident in offering their school to the entire public, as opposed to just a select few, because they know that their system will work. I have never seen such dedication in my life, and the waiting list to get in to the school should be proof enough that the 2 out of 10 rating the school has been given by this site is completely outdated.