Shepherd Junior High School

Shepherd Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 4-8
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr,  Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
4.2
667 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eileen Cahoon
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
53%
State Average
44%
Science
19%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%
White
58.4%
Hispanic
31.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 11 Reviews
5.0 other
7/28/2025
In my experience going to Shepherd, it was pretty well, the teachers are amazing, I did have fun at this school, the teachers made it easy to understand what they are teaching, the safety at this school is awesome, I would highly recommend this school
4.0 student
7/28/2025
It's a good school in my experience, I liked the teachers, the people there, and environment. I only went for a year but I like it.
5.0 parent
7/3/2025
Absolutely amazing musical theater program. Our kids LOVED being a part of it
5.0 parent
1/2/2023
I have had 3 daughters go through Shepherd. They enjoyed their time. Two are now at ASU doing well and the third is in high school doing great. They liked most of their teachers and enjoyed Choir and Musical Theater. They were ready for high school with their math but that is because they worked har...

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Shepherd Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 4-8 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Mesa Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 667 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Shepherd Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Red Mountain High School, Mountain View High School, Evit - Mountain View High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shepherd Junior High School.

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