Donna Shepard Academy

1280 Fm 1187
Mansfield, TX 76063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 870 students in grades 5-6, Donna Shepard Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Donna Shepard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Donna Shepard Academy's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
870 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Donna Shepard Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donna Shepard Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3597 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
41%
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49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Donna Shepard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Donna Shepard Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
53%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
35%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Donna Shepard Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Donna Shepard Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donna Shepard Academy's ranking?
Donna Shepard Academy is ranked #3597 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Donna Shepard Academy?
870 students attend Donna Shepard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Donna Shepard Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donna Shepard Academy?
Donna Shepard Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donna Shepard Academy offer ?
Donna Shepard Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Donna Shepard Academy part of?
Donna Shepard Academy is part of Mansfield Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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