5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Alan B Shepard Middle School serves 576 students in grades 6-8.
Alan B Shepard Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Alan B Shepard Middle School's student population of 576 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
576 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Alan B Shepard Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alan B Shepard Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#7885 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
94%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
2%
8%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alan B Shepard Middle School's ranking?

Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Alan B Shepard Middle School?

576 students attend Alan B Shepard Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Alan B Shepard Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan B Shepard Middle School?

Alan B Shepard Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Alan B Shepard Middle School offer ?

Alan B Shepard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Alan B Shepard Middle School part of?

Alan B Shepard Middle School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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