Linda Jobe Middle vs Mary Jo Sheppard El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linda Jobe Middle
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
820 students
Mary Jo Sheppard El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
440 students
| Measure | Linda Jobe Middle Mansfield, Texas | Mary Jo Sheppard El Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,684 | #800 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4355 of 15,369 | #13503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 820 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 65.1).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Linda Jobe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 61.8%).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Linda Jobe Middle is the larger school with 820 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 Linda Jobe Middle better than Mary Jo Sheppard El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Jo Sheppard El ranks higher (66.9 vs 65.1 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 Linda Jobe Middle and Mary Jo Sheppard El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linda Jobe Middle: 820. Mary Jo Sheppard El: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linda Jobe Middle and Mary Jo Sheppard El rank in Texas?
Linda Jobe Middle is 392nd of 1,684 and Mary Jo Sheppard El is 800th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).