Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shepherd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepherd Elementary School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shepherd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Elementary School's ranking?
Shepherd Elementary School is ranked #1635 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Shepherd Elementary School often compared to?
Shepherd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shepherd Elementary School?
658 students attend Shepherd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shepherd Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Elementary School?
Shepherd Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shepherd Elementary School offer ?
Shepherd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shepherd Elementary School part of?
Shepherd Elementary School is part of Shepherd School District.
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