William Sheppard Middle School
- William Sheppard Middle School serves 622 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower 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 76%.
School Overview
- William Sheppard Middle School's student population of 622 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Sheppard Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5408 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 42% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Ben Painter Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 379 students
0.0 miles
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408)928-8400 0.0 K-8 379 - San Jose Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 408 students
0.1 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)780-0831 0.1 6-8 408 - San Jose Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 359 students
0.4 miles
467 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)275-7190 0.4 K-12 359 - San Jose Foothill High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 327 students
0.5 miles
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)928-9100 0.5 11-12 327 - San Jose Russo/mcentee Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 558 students
0.6 miles
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)928-8900 0.6 K-5 558
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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