Donna Shepard Academy vs Mary Jo Sheppard El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 657 m 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
Mary Jo Sheppard El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
440 students
| Measure | Donna Shepard Academy Mansfield, Texas | Mary Jo Sheppard El Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,684 | #800 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4482 of 15,369 | #13503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 819 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 64.5).
- •Donna Shepard Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Donna Shepard Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 61.8%).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Donna Shepard Academy is the larger school with 819 students compared with 440.
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 Mary Jo Sheppard El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Jo Sheppard El ranks higher (66.9 vs 64.5 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 Donna Shepard Academy and Mary Jo Sheppard El?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donna Shepard Academy: 819. Mary Jo Sheppard El: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donna Shepard Academy and Mary Jo Sheppard El rank in Texas?
Donna Shepard Academy is 404th of 1,684 and Mary Jo Sheppard El is 800th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).