Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, James E Shepard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
James E Shepard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E Shepard Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
James E Shepard Middle School is ranked #1571 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend James E Shepard Middle School?
400 students attend James E Shepard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of James E Shepard Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E Shepard Middle School?
James E Shepard Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James E Shepard Middle School offer ?
James E Shepard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James E Shepard Middle School part of?
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