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Shepherd Junior High School vs. Fremont Junior High School

Should you attend Shepherd Junior High School or Fremont Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shepherd Junior High School
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Fremont Junior High School
1001 N Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Shepherd Junior High School in Mesa, AZ serves grades 4–8 with a current enrollment of 667 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 18:1.
Math proficiency is 33%, approximately equal to the Mesa Unified District average of 33% but slightly lower than the Arizona state average of 34%.
Reading proficiency stands at 36%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 38%.
Science proficiency is 23%, approximately equal to the district average of 22% and marginally lower than the state average of 24%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #332 in 2013 to #838 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in comparative performance.
Minority enrollment accounts for 44% of the student body, and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to 35% in 2023 from 15% in 2022, reflecting a notable rise in low–income student population.
Serving 925 students in grades 7-8, Fremont Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-8
7-8
Total Students
667 students
925 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fremont Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
49 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fremont Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#838 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#655 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shepherd Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fremont Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AZ)
43%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherd Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fremont Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherd Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fremont Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fremont Junior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2011-12 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shepherd Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fremont Junior High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Grade 7 Students
327
446
Grade 8 Students
335
479

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shepherd Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fremont Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shepherd Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fremont Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shepherd Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fremont Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shepherd Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fremont Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shepherd Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fremont Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shepherd Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fremont Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shepherd Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fremont Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shepherd Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fremont Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shepherd Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fremont Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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