Shepherd Middle School

www.shepherdschools.net

417 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shepherd Middle School, located in Shepherd, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Shepherd Public Schools district. Dedicated to the academic and social development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while also offering opportunities for personal growth and character building within a community-oriented environment.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs that foster teamwork and school spirit. By leveraging the resources of the Shepherd Public Schools district, the middle school strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while ensuring they feel connected to their local community. Parents and students looking for specific information regarding schedules, staff directories, or district news can visit their official website at http://www.edzone.net/shepherd.

417

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	3

White
351 (84.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.0 %)
American Indian
22 (5.3 %)
Black
8 (1.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shepherd Public Schools
Phone:	(989)828-6601
Website:	http://www.shepherdschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 135

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 131