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Wichita Falls's Sheppard AFB Elementary School is a public school serving 287 students in grades PK-6.

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Posted September 21, 2011

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We love Sheppard Elem!!! This is our daughters 2nd year there and we are so sad to be PCS'ing soon and having to leave behind such a wonderful school. Everyone that works there is amazing! We have been blessed to be a part of such a great school.
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Posted June 25, 2009

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All three of my kids went here. My youngest two currently attend. I have never had any problems with this school. I feel that the school, principal , teachers, and front desk staff are excellent. They communicate properly and they are all very helpful with the many needs of the child and the parent. Overall, sheppard is a excellent school. Each child gets the same exact attention no matter the situation. Great Job!!!
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Posted January 8, 2008

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I would give the school 5 stars because the staff is really friendly and my son loves his school. he looks forward to going everyday.
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Posted May 23, 2007

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My daughter attended this school for the first half of the school year. We pulled her out and put her in at John Tower because we felt like she was not receiving the kind of education she needed to meet Texas standards to pass kindergarten for the school year. Boy were we correct.John Tower tested her and she was far behind the rest of the class. Thanks to her new teacher and lots of homework she now knows 100 words by sight can count to 100 and is a lot more motivated at school. The teachers are nice at Sheppard but nice doesn't cut it when your child is falling behind due to a poor planning on the part of the teachers and school. John Tower also has more programs and parent evolvement than Sheppard.
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Posted May 12, 2007

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We love Sheppard Elementary! It's been a great school for my daughter to start her academic years. Her teachers have been excellent. Being an all military school, they really cater to the unique needs of military families. The extracurricular activities are limited though (but there are activities for kids on the base). There's no art classes other than what is provided in the classroom and the music program for the younger kids isn't that great. Also the gifted program needs to be expanded as well.
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Posted January 31, 2007

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I have worked at this school for 3 years now and I have never had a more rewarding job. I love the staff, the students and the parents like they are my extended family. I wouldn't work anywhere else!
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Posted January 17, 2007

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The principal, Mrs. Myers is a wonderful woman. My son was there for half of 1st and half of 2nd grade. The teachers are okay. I think this school has potential with the new principal. I think she has a great direction for the school. In the meantime if you don't monitor your child's education, you may not get the attentiveness you expect. Great school for children who do well on their own, or whose parents are hands on! Although my child had straight A's the fact that he struggled with some concepts was over looked. I think it would do well for the school to be a little more concerned with progression, and not solely on testing skills, and accountability!!!
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Posted August 24, 2006

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This school does not care about the children that attend it and are just trying to get rid of any and all transfers. They don't take the time to involve the parents even upon the parent's request. I am highly disappointed in this school and would not recommend that any child be enrolled here. Being a military school it should be more family oriented and not just out for the easy road and the paychecks!
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Posted January 10, 2006

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Sheppard has a wonderful pricipal as well as teachers. They really do care about the children that they teach. They are an awesome bunch of people. thanks for having my children at your school.
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Posted April 27, 2005

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I moved here on Sheppard AFB in November 2004, we moved here from Fort Hood Texas. I'm very dissapointed in this school. The teachers are, to put it bluntly, it seems they are here for the paycheck only. When my son is struggling in class most of his teachers seem like oh well the rest of the kids get it, sorry you don't. Not to metion there is no academic programs at this school for its 5th and 6th grade students,at least they have a choir , but if your child can't sing well guess what he can't be a member? No sports available here. My opinion 4th 5th &6th graders have nothing to look forward to. I compared it to other schools off the base. My children will be attending 05/06 off base.
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Posted January 9, 2005

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My daughter currently attends Sheppard Elementary she is in there special ed program,the worst program I've seen yet.We are actually thinking of moving her to another school.Would not recomend it to anyone.
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Posted November 5, 2003

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All of the teachers here really care for the students and truly don't want to see any child left behind. I have not had a teacher I could not 'get along' with. The only sore spot is that there are no art classes or an art club for interested students to partake.
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Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	100%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	100%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

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Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	90%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	81%
Female	73%
Male	90%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	81%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Writing

All Students	89%
Female	100%
Male	78%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	89%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	100%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	100%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	100%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	100%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Science

All Students	94%
Female	89%
Male	100%
Black or African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	94%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	91%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	91%
Female	100%
Male	85%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	91%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

By grade

Grade 3
 
10
Grade 4
 
5
Grade 5
 
9
Grade 6
 
8
All students
 
8

By gender

Female
 
8
Male
 
8
All students
 
8

By ethnicity

African American
 
9
Hispanic
 
7
White
 
10
All students
 
8

By other groups

Economically disadvantaged
 
8
Not economically disadvantaged
 
8
Not special education
 
8
Proficient in English
 
8
Non-migrant
 
8
All students
 
8

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	55%	31%
Hispanic	22%	50%
Black	15%	13%
Asian	5%	3%
Two or more races	2%	2%
American Indian/Alaska Native	1%	0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander	1%	0%

Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Special education	10%	N/A	10%
Gifted/talented students	2%	N/A	8%
Economically disadvantaged	38%	N/A	55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	1%	N/A	17%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	13	N/A	15

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

	This school	District average	State average
Beginning teachers	0%	N/A	8%
1 to 5 years	22%	N/A	30%
6 to 10 years	19%	N/A	20%
11 to 20 years	25%	N/A	23%
21 or more years	34%	N/A	19%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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