Shepherd Int vs Western Plateau El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 826 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shepherd Int
Shepherd · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
400 students
Western Plateau El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Shepherd Int Shepherd, Texas | Western Plateau El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4564 of 4,686 | #1329 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46785 of 50,301 | #20371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 59% |
| city | Shepherd | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Plateau El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 16.7).
- •Western Plateau El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Western Plateau El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Western Plateau El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 80.8%).
- •Western Plateau El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.4).
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 Shepherd Int better than Western Plateau El?
On the Success Index (US), Western Plateau El ranks higher (56.9 vs 16.7 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 Shepherd Int and Western Plateau El?
About 826 km in a straight line, between Shepherd and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shepherd Int: 400. Western Plateau El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shepherd Int and Western Plateau El rank in Texas?
Shepherd Int is 4564th of 4,686 and Western Plateau El is 1329th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).