Shepherd Middle School vs. Magnolia J High School
Should you attend Shepherd Middle School or Magnolia J High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades 6-8, Shepherd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,103 students in grades 7-8, Magnolia J High School 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
458 students
1,103 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6449 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3063 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
140
-
Grade 7 Students
141
528
Grade 8 Students
177
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
42%
44%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
48%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
