Alan B Shepard Middle

Summary:

Alan B Shepard Middle is a public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 519 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked 906 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's challenges, Alan B Shepard Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 2086-2149 out of 2361 schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 37.41% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 54.45% statewide. Additionally, the school has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% over the past few years, which are higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students (94.8%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Alan B Shepard Middle to other nearby middle schools, such as Dwight Middle, Robert C Zamora Middle, and schools in other districts like Lighthouse Middle, Jones Middle, and E.T. Wrenn Middle, it becomes evident that Alan B Shepard Middle consistently underperforms academically. The nearby schools generally have higher STAAR proficiency rates, lower dropout rates, and better overall rankings compared to Alan B Shepard Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5558 Ray Ellison Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78242-2299


(210) 623-1875

District: South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2086th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,941 Help


Students who attend Alan B Shepard Middle usually attend:

High:    South San Antonio High School

Feeder schools for Alan B Shepard Middle:

Elementary:    Hutchins Elementary
    Roy Benavidez Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
2.9%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Compare Details Alan B Shepard Middle ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.59. (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: Hispanic (94.1%), White (2.9%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alan B Shepard Middle is 12.7. 1 middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Alan B Shepard Middle employs 35.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alan B Shepard Middle is $10,941. 1 middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alan B Shepard Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Alan B Shepard Middle 2086th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Alan B Shepard Middle in the ranking list.)

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South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 906th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alan B Shepard Middle

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Rank History for all students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.16 1383rd 1573 12.1%
2005 11.00 1485th 1582 6.1%
2006 7.70 1527th 1585 3.7%
2007 10.24 1598th 1684 5.1%
2008 10.01 1651st 1718 3.9%
2009 23.80 1560th 1763 11.5%
2010 27.65 1560th 1803 13.5%
2011 20.05 1747th 1895 7.8%
2012 26.93 1574th 1951 19.3%
2013 24.06 1650th 1973 16.4%
2014 25.71 1608th 1987 19.1%
2015 16.58 1831st 2043 10.4%
2016 10.31 1881st 1987 5.3%
2017 13.34 1894th 2027 6.6%
2018 17.15 1885th 2080 9.4%
2019 21.10 1864th 2193 15.0%
2021 11.75 2122nd 2252 5.8%
2022 9.38 2173rd 2254 3.6%
2023 13.02 2149th 2330 7.8%
2024 17.59 2086th 2361 11.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.80 1308th 1376 4.9%
2019 38.47 866th 1445 40.1%
2021 31.95 1180th 1592 25.9%
2022 16.95 1572nd 1643 4.3%
2023 26.04 1406th 1720 18.3%
2024 35.75 1136th 1760 35.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.80 1090th 1597 31.7%
2019 30.62 1228th 1626 24.5%
2021 21.58 1637th 1712 4.4%
2022 18.62 1703rd 1757 3.1%
2023 17.81 1759th 1815 3.1%
2024 57.41 599th 1881 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.70 1837th 2039 9.9%
2019 29.51 1643rd 2073 20.7%
2021 16.57 2022nd 2172 6.9%
2022 12.37 2127th 2220 4.2%
2023 16.72 2066th 2251 8.2%
2024 37.67 1407th 2224 36.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.47 1829th 2008 8.9%
2019 18.74 1827th 2047 10.7%
2021 13.63 2005th 2151 6.8%
2022 11.15 2138th 2221 3.7%
2023 12.83 2095th 2241 6.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.06 1359th 1430 5.0%
2019 29.74 1200th 1446 17.0%
2021 16.30 1343rd 1501 10.5%
2022 8.04 1434th 1488 3.6%
2023 6.05 1442nd 1481 2.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.81 1856th 2008 7.6%
2019 40.55 1184th 2058 42.5%
2021 19.56 1977th 2118 6.7%
2022 17.39 2059th 2182 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.08 1858th 2030 8.5%
2019 22.40 1744th 2069 15.7%
2021 11.21 2090th 2168 3.6%
2022 7.97 2165th 2228 2.8%
2023 12.98 2084th 2245 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.22 954th 1167 18.3%
2019 40.31 672nd 1193 43.7%
2022 22.86 1083rd 1251 13.4%
2023 16.23 1186th 1273 6.8%
2024 18.10 1182nd 1271 7.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.18 1693rd 1895 10.7%
2019 25.26 1615th 1935 16.5%
2021 15.20 1913th 2043 6.4%
2022 11.81 2007th 2077 3.4%
2023 17.10 1925th 2116 9.0%
2024 35.34 1419th 2108 32.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Alan B Shepard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.67 901st 1673 46.1%
2019 27.24 1364th 1684 19.0%
2024 10.49 1659th 1724 3.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, December 10, 2010

Open Quote Yes, but something negative. They the students from SHEPARD rocked the bus of students from MATTHEY yesterday, when they were the losers of two basketball games. When teams come to MATTHEY school I have never heard of them being rocked by our students because our students have class. SHEPARD will have a tournament Wednesday 15, 20101 and they should have more security there and not allow the students from that school to even be there except their team. You have to protect our children like we protect those that come to our school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alan B Shepard Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 99 35 3 450 n/a n/a n/a 0 587
1989 93 23 2 436 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1990 92 29 7 491 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1991 96 35 4 512 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 92 34 4 529 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1993 82 44 1 526 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1994 78 50 2 486 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 76 39 1 481 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1996 76 39 1 481 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1997 83 34 1 527 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1998 72 37 2 532 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 85 31 1 484 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2000 73 39 0 460 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2001 56 42 2 466 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 30 31 3 511 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 30 31 3 511 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 39 31 3 497 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 28 24 2 495 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2006 30 21 6 484 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 22 19 5 492 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2008 20 20 5 501 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2009 30 20 3 472 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 21 13 1 440 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 13 9 1 510 1 0 3 0 537
2012 15 14 1 534 0 0 1 0 565
2013 16 21 1 591 0 0 2 0 631
2014 18 22 0 556 1 1 1 0 599
2015 19 25 0 591 1 2 0 0 638
2016 19 18 0 548 3 1 1 0 590
2017 16 11 0 577 1 1 1 0 607
2018 9 11 1 534 0 0 1 0 556
2019 9 15 2 536 0 2 2 0 566
2020 14 12 0 520 0 2 1 0 549
2021 9 16 2 543 0 2 4 0 576
2022 14 14 2 521 0 0 0 0 551
2023 10 15 1 491 0 0 2 0 519
2024 13 10 1 428 0 0 3 0 455

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 Alan B Shepard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 35.0 16.7 n/a
1989 555 n/a n/a n/a
1990 620 34.0 18.2 n/a
1991 647 33.6 19.2 n/a
1992 659 40.7 16.1 57.2
1993 653 44.0 14.8 75.5
1994 617 42.9 14.4 60.9
1995 597 46.6 12.8 65.7
1996 597 46.6 12.8 65.7
1997 645 49.2 13.1 68.7
1998 644 49.3 13.1 69.7
1999 601 49.3 12.2 86.5
2000 572 50.3 11.4 82.9
2001 566 44.1 12.8 83.2
2002 576 43.3 13.3 86.1
2003 576 43.3 13.3 86.1
2004 570 42.0 13.6 76.7
2005 549 42.3 13.0 62.8
2006 541 43.4 12.5 44.2
2007 540 41.1 13.1 30.2
2008 547 42.6 12.8 20.8
2009 525 45.3 11.6 0
2010 475 43.7 10.8 2.7
2011 537 44.4 12.0 0
2012 565 41.1 13.7 0
2013 631 41.1 15.3 89.4
2014 599 40.7 14.6 87.5
2015 638 40.0 15.9 90.1
2016 590 38.0 15.5 88.5
2017 607 38.0 15.9 83
2018 556 32.8 16.9 91.2
2019 566 32.7 17.2 91.7
2020 549 35.7 15.3 92.2
2021 576 42.6 13.4 92.5
2022 551 44.8 12.2 93.6
2023 519 36.7 14.1 94.8
2024 455 35.7 12.7 94.1

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 Alan B Shepard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 35.0 16.7 n/a
1989 555 n/a n/a n/a
1990 620 34.0 18.2 n/a
1991 647 33.6 19.2 n/a
1992 659 40.7 16.1 57.2
1993 653 44.0 14.8 75.5
1994 617 42.9 14.4 60.9
1995 597 46.6 12.8 65.7
1996 597 46.6 12.8 65.7
1997 645 49.2 13.1 68.7
1998 644 49.3 13.1 69.7
1999 601 49.3 12.2 86.5
2000 572 50.3 11.4 82.9
2001 566 44.1 12.8 83.2
2002 576 43.3 13.3 86.1
2003 576 43.3 13.3 86.1
2004 570 42.0 13.6 76.7
2005 549 42.3 13.0 62.8
2006 541 43.4 12.5 44.2
2007 540 41.1 13.1 30.2
2008 547 42.6 12.8 20.8
2009 525 45.3 11.6 0
2010 475 43.7 10.8 2.7
2011 537 44.4 12.0 0
2012 565 41.1 13.7 0
2013 631 41.1 15.3 89.4
2014 599 40.7 14.6 87.5
2015 638 40.0 15.9 90.1
2016 590 38.0 15.5 88.5
2017 607 38.0 15.9 83
2018 556 32.8 16.9 91.2
2019 566 32.7 17.2 91.7
2020 549 35.7 15.3 92.2
2021 576 42.6 13.4 92.5
2022 551 44.8 12.2 93.6
2023 519 36.7 14.1 94.8
2024 455 35.7 12.7 94.1

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 Alan B Shepard Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,948 (18.8%) $8,412 (81.2%) $10,360
2020 $2,242 (20.7%) $8,586 (79.3%) $10,828
2021 $2,234 (20.4%) $8,706 (79.6%) $10,941

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alan B Shepard Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1864th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2149th of 2330 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Alan B Shepard Middle)2222
   6th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))1924
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alan B Shepard Middle)183
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2113
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Alan B Shepard Middle)2419
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2622
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alan B Shepard Middle)273
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))216
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Alan B Shepard Middle)3029
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alan B Shepard Middle)3912
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3521
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Alan B Shepard Middle)3124
 7%
   8th Grade Science (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2924
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Alan B Shepard Middle)2022
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2317
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Alan B Shepard Middle)8329
 54%
   End of Course Algebra I (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))5415
 39%
   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 Students566519
 8.3%
African American1515
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic536491
 8.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White910
 11.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%94.8%
 3.1%


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Students who attend Alan B Shepard Middle usually go on to attend South San Antonio High School

Students at Alan B Shepard Middle are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Alan B Shepard Middle ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Alan B Shepard Middle.


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