Alan B Shepard Middle
San Antonio, TX · South San Antonio ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,623rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
5558 RAY ELLISON DR, San Antonio, TX 78242
(210)623-1875NCES ID 484068004605Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Alan B Shepard Middle 1,623rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 5% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 401 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 455 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.0% | 94.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $159K in zip 78242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Alan B Shepard Middle in?
Alan B Shepard Middle is part of the South San Antonio ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Alan B Shepard Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alan B Shepard Middle 1,623rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Alan B Shepard Middle?
Hispanic 94%, White 3%, Black 2% (455 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alan B Shepard Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78242 is $159K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.