Alan B Shepard Middle School vs. Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Should I attend Alan B Shepard Middle School or Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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).
Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
551 students
712 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7885 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7186 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
185
206
Grade 7 Students
187
256
Grade 8 Students
179
250
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
95%
97%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
