Shepherd Middle
Shepherd, TX · Shepherd ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,577th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
1401 S BYRD AVE, Shepherd, TX 77371
(936)628-3377NCES ID 484002004542Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Shepherd Middle 1,577th 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 7% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 420 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 425 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 46.4% | ▲ 26.4 pts | |
| White | 71.8% | 45.9% | ▼ 25.9 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.1 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 $208K in zip 77371 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Shepherd Middle in?
Shepherd Middle is part of the Shepherd ISD district in Shepherd, Texas.
Is Shepherd Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shepherd Middle 1,577th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Shepherd Middle?
Hispanic 46%, White 46%, Black 4%, Two or more races 4% (425 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shepherd Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77371 is $208K 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.