Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary serves the western part of Mansfield, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Strong Character Builds Caring Colts
School Rankings
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3556 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is ranked #3556 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?
440 students attend Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School offer ?
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School part of?
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is amazing I`m in 3rd grade and I love it.
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