Shepherd Middle

Summary:

Shepherd Middle is a public middle school in Shepherd, Texas, serving 458 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Shepherd Independent School District, which is ranked 842 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shepherd Middle has a diverse student population, with 47.6% White, 42.36% Hispanic, and 4.37% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.07% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 54.45%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing worse than their White peers.

Shepherd Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a ranking of 2045 out of 2361 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This low ranking is reflected in the school's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, Shepherd Middle's academic performance is consistently lower than that of nearby middle schools, such as Livingston J.H. and Tarkington Middle, which have higher STAAR test scores and better statewide rankings. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.84% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1401 S Byrd Ave
       Shepherd, TX  77371-0429


(936) 628-3377

District: Shepherd Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2045th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,049 Help


Students who attend Shepherd Middle usually attend:

High:    Shepherd High School

Feeder schools for Shepherd Middle:

Elementary:    Shepherd Intermediate
    Shepherd Pri

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
42.4%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


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Compare Details Shepherd Middle ranks worse than 86.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.33. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (42.4%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepherd Middle is $10,049.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shepherd Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Middle 2045th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Shepherd Middle in the ranking list.)

Shepherd Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Independent School District (Isd) 842nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shepherd Middle

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Rank History for all students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.67 1189th 1573 24.4%
2005 44.19 1003rd 1582 36.6%
2006 42.54 1038th 1585 34.5%
2007 47.15 1028th 1684 39.0%
2008 37.85 1295th 1718 24.6%
2009 24.44 1551st 1763 12.0%
2010 22.15 1631st 1803 9.5%
2011 32.40 1572nd 1895 17.0%
2012 25.05 1617th 1951 17.1%
2013 30.96 1540th 1973 21.9%
2014 26.25 1600th 1987 19.5%
2015 32.84 1511th 2043 26.0%
2016 27.26 1609th 1987 19.0%
2017 27.07 1554th 2027 23.3%
2018 14.51 1936th 2080 6.9%
2019 13.00 2051st 2193 6.5%
2021 22.94 1797th 2252 20.2%
2022 30.11 1624th 2254 28.0%
2023 24.64 1848th 2330 20.7%
2024 19.33 2045th 2361 13.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.35 712th 720 1.1%
2019 4.97 745th 753 1.1%
2021 35.57 496th 743 33.2%
2022 42.01 490th 813 39.7%
2023 22.37 709th 817 13.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 1284th 1376 6.7%
2019 16.19 1402nd 1445 3.0%
2021 39.30 934th 1592 41.3%
2022 50.26 646th 1643 60.7%
2023 35.46 1134th 1720 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 1454th 1597 9.0%
2019 19.03 1562nd 1626 3.9%
2021 24.63 1520th 1712 11.2%
2022 28.74 1417th 1757 19.4%
2023 34.10 1241st 1815 31.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.45 1952nd 2039 4.3%
2019 12.16 2007th 2073 3.2%
2021 27.09 1739th 2172 19.9%
2022 38.97 1375th 2220 38.1%
2023 29.41 1731st 2251 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.53 1915th 2008 4.6%
2019 12.84 1946th 2047 4.9%
2021 22.29 1776th 2151 17.4%
2022 28.03 1692nd 2221 23.8%
2023 22.34 1862nd 2241 16.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.41 1308th 1430 8.5%
2019 21.18 1290th 1446 10.8%
2021 21.65 1278th 1501 14.9%
2022 18.55 1334th 1488 10.3%
2023 13.57 1379th 1481 6.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.87 1854th 2008 7.7%
2019 24.87 1793rd 2058 12.9%
2021 32.70 1530th 2118 27.8%
2022 41.80 1205th 2182 44.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.21 1884th 2030 7.2%
2019 14.21 1936th 2069 6.4%
2021 25.00 1699th 2168 21.6%
2022 31.44 1596th 2228 28.4%
2023 26.53 1745th 2245 22.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.13 1084th 1167 7.1%
2019 23.54 1012th 1193 15.2%
2021 26.99 972nd 1213 19.9%
2022 41.47 675th 1251 46.0%
2023 26.58 988th 1273 22.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.71 1799th 1895 5.1%
2019 11.82 1875th 1935 3.1%
2021 27.01 1599th 2043 21.7%
2022 36.17 1353rd 2077 34.9%
2023 29.15 1613th 2116 23.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shepherd Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.84 1633rd 1673 2.4%
2019 8.87 1636th 1684 2.9%
2021 10.70 1624th 1700 4.5%
2022 14.83 1609th 1723 6.6%
2023 14.87 1610th 1749 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Shepherd Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 254 26 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 249 27 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 268 37 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1992 273 24 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1993 275 30 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 398 52 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 434 60 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 434 60 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 436 59 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 436 48 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 333 44 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 359 52 6 39 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 334 54 4 45 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 317 50 3 52 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 317 50 3 52 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 320 57 7 50 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 333 52 5 60 4 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 323 41 4 54 4 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 316 32 6 66 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 333 27 6 84 4 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 326 24 4 77 5 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 311 29 1 88 6 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 306 28 1 85 3 0 3 0 426
2012 297 30 1 94 1 0 1 0 424
2013 282 26 2 105 1 0 2 0 418
2014 291 31 1 127 1 0 3 0 454
2015 281 31 2 132 1 0 5 0 452
2016 264 19 1 130 0 0 7 0 421
2017 262 19 0 127 3 0 9 0 420
2018 227 21 0 142 3 0 10 0 403
2019 265 22 2 147 3 0 13 0 452
2020 258 17 2 175 2 0 20 0 474
2021 253 19 1 192 0 0 23 0 488
2022 231 21 1 193 0 1 28 0 475
2023 218 20 0 194 0 0 26 0 458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shepherd Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 290 n/a n/a n/a
1990 283 21.0 13.4 n/a
1991 315 20.6 15.2 n/a
1992 307 24.7 12.4 34.9
1993 321 26.0 12.3 44.9
1994 471 34.6 13.6 37.4
1995 530 33.1 16.0 41.1
1996 530 33.1 16.0 41.1
1997 533 36.1 14.8 36.8
1998 525 37.0 14.2 34.7
1999 420 31.1 13.5 49.3
2000 457 33.4 13.7 44
2001 438 34.0 12.9 53.9
2002 423 33.1 12.8 63.4
2003 423 33.1 12.8 63.4
2004 436 33.7 12.9 63.1
2005 454 32.5 14.0 66.5
2006 426 33.9 12.6 53.1
2007 424 34.2 12.4 62.5
2008 454 34.7 13.1 57.7
2009 436 37.1 11.7 64
2010 435 37.1 11.7 64.6
2011 426 37.8 11.2 71.1
2012 424 33.5 12.6 68.6
2013 418 30.6 13.6 67.9
2014 454 29.8 15.2 67.8
2015 452 30.0 15.0 67.9
2016 421 32.0 13.1 70.5
2017 420 29.9 14.0 75.2
2018 403 28.5 14.1 48.9
2019 452 27.3 16.5 71
2020 474 31.4 15.0 73.2
2021 488 33.1 14.7 67.4
2022 475 29.2 16.2 80.2
2023 458 31.8 14.3 83.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shepherd Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 290 n/a n/a n/a
1990 283 21.0 13.4 n/a
1991 315 20.6 15.2 n/a
1992 307 24.7 12.4 34.9
1993 321 26.0 12.3 44.9
1994 471 34.6 13.6 37.4
1995 530 33.1 16.0 41.1
1996 530 33.1 16.0 41.1
1997 533 36.1 14.8 36.8
1998 525 37.0 14.2 34.7
1999 420 31.1 13.5 49.3
2000 457 33.4 13.7 44
2001 438 34.0 12.9 53.9
2002 423 33.1 12.8 63.4
2003 423 33.1 12.8 63.4
2004 436 33.7 12.9 63.1
2005 454 32.5 14.0 66.5
2006 426 33.9 12.6 53.1
2007 424 34.2 12.4 62.5
2008 454 34.7 13.1 57.7
2009 436 37.1 11.7 64
2010 435 37.1 11.7 64.6
2011 426 37.8 11.2 71.1
2012 424 33.5 12.6 68.6
2013 418 30.6 13.6 67.9
2014 454 29.8 15.2 67.8
2015 452 30.0 15.0 67.9
2016 421 32.0 13.1 70.5
2017 420 29.9 14.0 75.2
2018 403 28.5 14.1 48.9
2019 452 27.3 16.5 71
2020 474 31.4 15.0 73.2
2021 488 33.1 14.7 67.4
2022 475 29.2 16.2 80.2
2023 458 31.8 14.3 83.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shepherd Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,556 (16.7%) $7,746 (83.3%) $9,302
2020 $1,210 (14.1%) $7,354 (85.9%) $8,564
2021 $1,800 (17.9%) $8,250 (82.1%) $10,049

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepherd Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2051st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1848th of 2330 Middle schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Shepherd Middle)1023
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))1023
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Middle)1516
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))1516
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Shepherd Middle)2028
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))2028
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Middle)1426
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))1426
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Shepherd Middle)2739
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))2739
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Middle)2820
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))2820
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Shepherd Middle)3648
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))3648
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Shepherd Middle)1413
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))1413
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Shepherd Middle)9173
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))7137
 34%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452458
 1.3%
African American2220
 9.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic147194
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White265218
 17.7%
Two or More Races1326
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%83.8%
 12.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Shepherd Middle.

Students who attend Shepherd Middle usually go on to attend Shepherd High School

Students at Shepherd Middle are 48% White, 42% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Shepherd Middle ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Texas middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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