Serving 400 students in grades 3-5, Shepherd Intermediate 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shepherd Intermediate's attendance zone covers the entire district in Shepherd, TX, encompassing approximately 147 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepherd Intermediate School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shepherd Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Intermediate School is 0.59, which is less 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
#6242 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Intermediate School's ranking?
Shepherd Intermediate School is ranked #6242 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shepherd Intermediate School?
400 students attend Shepherd Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shepherd Intermediate School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepherd Intermediate School?
Shepherd Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shepherd Intermediate School offer ?
Shepherd Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Shepherd Intermediate School part of?
Shepherd Intermediate School is part of Shepherd Independent School District.
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