ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE

5558 RAY ELLISON DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78242

www.southsanisd.net/AlanShepard.cfm?subpage=2045

519 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

519

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	491
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
491 (94.6 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
White
10 (1.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)623-1875
Website:	http://www.southsanisd.net/AlanShepard.cfm?subpage=2045
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 157

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 187