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Mary Jo Sheppard El

1701 FM 1187, MANSFIELD, TX 76063

Ranked 1037 of 2317 in Texas

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About Mary Jo Sheppard El

Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School is located at 1701 FM 1187, Mansfield, Texas 76063. The campus serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 4. Current enrollment at the school is approximately 456 students. The student–teacher ratio is about 13:1, suggesting relatively smaller average class sizes. Student demographics show roughly 52% female and 48% male enrollment. According to state assessment data, around 42% of students meet proficiency standards in math and about 52% in reading. Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary functions as a neighborhood public campus within the Mansfield Independent School District, offering programs such as general classroom instruction and support services for its elementary grades. The school is part of Mansfield ISD’s network of boundary-based elementary campuses designed to distribute students across local zones. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $419,634, reflecting the housing market in the area. Compared with some peers in the region, Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary remains a well-recognized elementary school in Texas with steady academic participation and a manageable campus scale.

Mary Jo Sheppard El Contact Information

Address

1701 FM 1187, MANSFIELD, TX 76063

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Phone

(817) 299-6600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 52% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
456
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1037 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mary Jo Sheppard El

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.26%
Asian 2.19%
Hispanic 29.61%
Black 30.48%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 0.44%
White
30.26%
Asian
2.19%
Hispanic
29.61%
Black
30.48%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 456
51.75%
236 Female
48.25%
220 Male

Student Population

456 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

456 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A student from Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary made it to the Mansfield ISD spelling bee finals earlier this year. The school recognized the student’s achievement at a recent campus assembly, and classmates and teachers offered congratulations. This classroom success drew attention from local families and added a highlight to the school’s academic year calendar.

FAQ

Q1. What time does the school day start at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?

Ans. Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School typically begins its school day in the morning according to the schedule set by Mansfield ISD.

Q2. Can students eat breakfast at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School have the option to eat breakfast in the cafeteria before classes start.

Q3. Is there a playground at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?

Ans. Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School has an outdoor play area where students can enjoy recess and physical activity.

Q4. Are field trips part of the learning experience at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?

Ans. Students at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School go on occasional field trips that relate to classroom lessons during the year.

Q5. Are school buses available for students at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School?

Ans. Students at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary can ride school buses that pick up and drop off children along designated neighborhood routes.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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