Serving 456 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 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 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
#3353 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is ranked #3353 out of 8,188 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 41% 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?
456 students attend Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 4/16/2018
This school is amazing I`m in 3rd grade and I love it.
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