- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shepherd, TX
Shepherd Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484002004542
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Shepherd Middle shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484002004542 · Shepherd, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd H S (616 students)
Shepherd Middle shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepherd H S
Shepherd H S
616 students
- Shepherd Pri
Shepherd Pri
504 students
- This school
Shepherd Middle
448 students
- Shepherd Int
Shepherd Int
400 students
What this shows Shepherd Middle reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Middle compares
Shepherd Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 44.6%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Shepherd Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shepherd Isd reports $13,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Middle
How many students attend Shepherd Middle?
Shepherd Middle has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shepherd, TX. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepherd Middle?
83.8% of students at Shepherd Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Shepherd, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Middle?
Shepherd Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shepherd Middle rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shepherd Isd?
Besides Shepherd Middle, Shepherd Isd also operates Shepherd H S (616 students), Shepherd Pri (504 students), and Shepherd Int (400 students). See the Shepherd Isd district page for the complete list.