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Shepherd Intermediate is an elementary school in Shepherd, Texas, serving around 400 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Shepherd Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Shepherd Intermediate has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.5% White, 43% Hispanic, 3.75% African American, and 5.5% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.94% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students, consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps.
Compared to nearby schools like Tarkington Elementary and Coldspring Intermediate, Shepherd Intermediate's academic performance is significantly lower. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 4,012th out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 3,805th out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school's performance is not improving and may be falling further behind other schools in the state.
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