Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
Tel:
(817) 299-6600
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary 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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than 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
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary 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%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary 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 Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is 0.71, 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 | #956 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 43% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is Tccse Early College H S At Timberview (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Linda Jobe Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Donna Shepard Intermediate School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Tccse Early College H S At Timberview Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9 | 72 students10
0.1 miles
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300 0.1 9 72 - Mansfield Donna Shepard Intermediate School Math: 68% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-6 | 838 students10
0.4 miles
1280 Fm 1187
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-5940 0.4 5-6 838 - Mansfield Mansfield Frontier High School Grades: 11-12 | 171 students
0.6 miles
1120 W Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1600 0.6 11-12 171 - Mansfield Linda Jobe Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 933 students10
1.0 miles
2491 Gertie Barrett Rd
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-4400 1 7-8 933 - Mansfield Mansfield Legacy High School Math: 36% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,061 students10
1.1 miles
1263 N Main
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-0600 1.1 9-12 2,061
School Reviews
| 5 This school is amazing I`m in 3rd grade and I love it. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Cooper Keel |
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