ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 556 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alan B. Shepard Middle School, located at 5558 Ray Ellison Drive in San Antonio, Texas, is a key component of the South San Antonio Independent School District. Named after the pioneering American astronaut, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. Serving the local community, the campus provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational programs.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Alan B. Shepard Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents and students informed about extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic resources. By maintaining a focus on character development and scholastic excellence, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to become productive, well-rounded citizens within the San Antonio area and beyond.

For more information, contact ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE at (210) 623-1875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5558 RAY ELLISON DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78242-2299
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ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 556 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
556
Teachers:
32.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 556 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.0%
Black or African American
2.0%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.