Donna Shepard Academy vs Linda Jobe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donna Shepard Academy
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
819 students
Linda Jobe Middle
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
820 students
| Measure | Donna Shepard Academy Mansfield, Texas | Linda Jobe Middle Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,684 | #392 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4482 of 15,369 | #4355 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 819 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.5 vs 65.1).
- •Donna Shepard Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Linda Jobe Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Linda Jobe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 57.4%).
- •Donna Shepard Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Linda Jobe Middle is the larger school with 820 students compared with 819.
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 Donna Shepard Academy better than Linda Jobe Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Donna Shepard Academy and Linda Jobe Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donna Shepard Academy: 819. Linda Jobe Middle: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donna Shepard Academy and Linda Jobe Middle rank in Texas?
Donna Shepard Academy is 404th of 1,684 and Linda Jobe Middle is 392nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).