Shugart Elementary

Shugart Elementary sits in the eastern Garland area, a working-class corner of Dallas County where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school serves a community that faces real challenges, and while test scores reflect those hurdles, there's a solid math program that edges ahead of the curve for families looking for bright spots. Parents who are closely involved in their child's education and willing to supplement at home will find a neighborhood school with a tight-knit feel, surrounded by the affordable, unpretentious side of the DFW suburbs.