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Shepherd Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,958 students in Shepherd Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Shepherd Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,958 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Shepherd Independent School District, which is ranked #977 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
819 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
53%
# Black Students
83 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
941 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
48%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
127
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,105 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,666 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,105
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,666
$14,148
Best Shepherd Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Railroad Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Grades: 3-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Byrd Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Ln
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3371
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
10300 Hwy 150
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Grades: PK-2
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shepherd Independent School District?
Shepherd Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,958 students.
What is the rank of Shepherd Independent School District?
Shepherd Independent School District is ranked #977 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherd Independent School District?
48% of Shepherd Independent School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shepherd Independent School District?
Shepherd Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Shepherd Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,666 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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