Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School serves 498 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School?
498 students attend Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School?
Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School offer ?
Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School part of?
Sheppard (Harry R.) Middle School is part of Adelanto Elementary School District.
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