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#4277 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 50% in state
Mary Jo Sheppard EL
Elementary School · Mansfield ISD · Mansfield, TX
A Mansfield ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1701 FM 1187, Mansfield, TX 76063
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Jo Sheppard EL score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Jo Sheppard EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mansfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,177
Median home value
$378,600
Median rent
$1,762/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Neal ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Alice Ponder ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| First Faith Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Roberta Tipps AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mansfield ISD
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #34 of 47
- District spending per student
- $10,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Jo Sheppard EL is listed in MANSFIELD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Jo Sheppard EL
Mary Jo Sheppard EL is a public elementary school in Mansfield, TX, part of Mansfield ISD, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,277 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Jo Sheppard EL
What grades does Mary Jo Sheppard EL serve?
Mary Jo Sheppard EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mary Jo Sheppard EL?
Mary Jo Sheppard EL has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Jo Sheppard EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Jo Sheppard EL is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Jo Sheppard EL rank in TX?
Mary Jo Sheppard EL ranks #4,277 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mary Jo Sheppard EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Jo Sheppard EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary Jo Sheppard EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Jo Sheppard EL has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mary Jo Sheppard EL a charter school?
No, Mary Jo Sheppard EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Jo Sheppard EL a Title I school?
No, Mary Jo Sheppard EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Jo Sheppard EL?
62.7% of students at Mary Jo Sheppard EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (817) 299-6600
- Area population (ZIP 76063)
- 81,758
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76063; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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