Alan B Shepard Middle vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan B Shepard Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle San Antonio, Texas | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1538 of 1,684 | #1642 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12871 of 15,369 | #13867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan B Shepard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 19.5).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 97.3%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 767 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alan B Shepard Middle better than Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alan B Shepard Middle ranks higher (24.9 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alan B Shepard Middle and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle: 447. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in Texas?
Alan B Shepard Middle is 1538th of 1,684 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 1642nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).