Donna Shepard Intermediate School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(817) 299-5940
Donna Shepard Intermediate School serves 838 students in grades 5-6.
Donna Shepard Intermediate School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Donna Shepard Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Donna Shepard Intermediate School's student population of 838 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 838 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Donna Shepard Intermediate School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Donna Shepard Intermediate School is 0.66, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1358 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 43% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mansfield Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Donna Shepard Intermediate School is Mansfield Frontier High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Linda Jobe Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mansfield Mansfield Frontier High School Grades: 11-12 | 171 students
0.3 miles
1120 W Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1600 0.3 11-12 171 - Arlington Tccse Early College H S At Timberview Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9 | 72 students10
0.3 miles
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300 0.3 9 72 - Mansfield Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 478 students10
0.4 miles
1701 Fm 1187
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-6600 0.4 PK-4 478 - Mansfield Linda Jobe Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 933 students10
0.9 miles
2491 Gertie Barrett Rd
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-4400 0.9 7-8 933 - Mansfield Mansfield Legacy High School Math: 36% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,061 students10
1.0 miles
1263 N Main
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-0600 1 9-12 2,061
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