William Sheppard Middle School
- William Sheppard Middle School serves 604 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- William Sheppard Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- William Sheppard Middle School's student population of 604 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- William Sheppard Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of William Sheppard Middle School is 0.56, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #6085 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 39% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Sheppard Middle School is Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ben Painter Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Ben Painter Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 374 students
0.0 miles
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400 0.0 K-8 374 - San Jose Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 358 students
0.1 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831 0.1 5-8 358 - San Jose Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 350 students
0.4 miles
467 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190 0.4 K-12 350 - San Jose Foothill High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 330 students
0.5 miles
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100 0.5 11-12 330 - San Jose Russo/mcentee Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 523 students
0.6 miles
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900 0.6 K-5 523
School Reviews
| 5 Hello, I really think shepard should have more extracurricular activities for the students. As a former student I think it would have been alot beter with an elective, and a real elective not just band. I still talk to students @ shepprad snd they tell me that they are sick of having 2 lang. arts classes and want real electives. I think it is better for them to have some. Also they should have more dances and activities. If one student gets in trouble the whole shool shouldnt have to pay for it. That student that was in trouble should be excluded from it, instead of having the whole school sufer. Sheppard may have a bad reputation when it comes to student rights. They never get to choose what they want at the school. the school hardly ever listens. I recomend a good counsoler I know for a fact there is alot of drama at that school and I would appriciate it if Sheppard Middle School gave my friends that go there now better things so the school wont be known as a bad oneSincerly,
A former student<3 - Posted by Student/Alumni - lizzy |
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