SHEPHERD MIDDLE

SHEPHERD ISD
1401 S BYRD AVE
SHEPHERD, TX 77371
458 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shepherd Middle School is located in Shepherd, Texas, and serves as a key campus within the Shepherd Independent School District. As a middle school, it provides educational services typically catering to students in the upper elementary and early adolescent grade levels. The school is situated at 1401 S Byrd Ave and functions as an integral part of the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Shepherd Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, safety, and community engagement. By providing a structured environment, the campus aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can explore a range of subjects and extracurricular activities. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, school calendars, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at [http://www.shepherdisd.net](http://www.shepherdisd.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and campus-specific news.
458
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    218 (47.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    194 (42.4 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    20 (4.4 %)
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: SHEPHERD ISD
Phone: (936)628-3377
Website: http://www.shepherdisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 321
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 6 140
Grade 7 141
Grade 8 177
Gender Ratio
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