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#7379 of 8,552 schools in TX

Shepton H S

School · Plano ISD · Plano, TX

A Plano ISD school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5505 PLANO PKWY, Plano, TX 75093

  • Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation32.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,384
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Shepton H S score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shepton H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 15Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,621/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plano), 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

$121,226

Median home value

$622,600

Median rent

$1,773/mo

College educated

70.3%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
32.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prince of Peace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.8 mi513Compare →
Texas Torah InstitutePrivate · tuition6.8private9–121.8 mi41Compare →
Shelton SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–122.0 mi1,023Compare →
Academy H SEnrollment path unverified9.29–12Not available298Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Plano ISD

Schools in district
77
Rank in district
#67 of 71
District spending per student
$11,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shepton H S is listed in PLANO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shepton H S

Shepton H S is a public school in Plano, TX, part of Plano ISD, serving approximately 1,405 students in grades 9th-10th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,379 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shepton H S

What grades does Shepton H S serve?

Shepton H S serves students in grades 9th through 10th.

How many students attend Shepton H S?

Shepton H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepton H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Shepton H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shepton H S rank in TX?

Shepton H S ranks #7,379 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Shepton H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Shepton H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Shepton H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepton H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shepton H S a charter school?

No, Shepton H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shepton H S a Title I school?

No, Shepton H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shepton H S?

40.9% of students at Shepton H S 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
9th – 10th
Enrollment
1,405
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 75093)
46,491
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
43.6
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 75093; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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