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Best Schools in Shepherd, MI
Shepherd, MI has 20 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,735 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Shepherd meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shepherd, MI
The top high schools in Shepherd, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
2. Bullock Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 490 Students
3. Mt Pleasant Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students
4. St Louis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
5. Coleman Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coleman Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 284 Students
6. Vestaburg Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shepherd, MI
The top middle schools in Shepherd, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bullock Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
2. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
3. Mt Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
4. Ts Nurnberger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shepherd, MI
The top elementary schools in Shepherd, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 112 Students
2. Floyd School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullock Creek School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
3. Shepherd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
4. Vestaburg Community Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
5. Fancher School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
6. Coleman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coleman Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 325 Students
7. Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 226 Students
8. Vowles School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 228 Students
9. Pullen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Pleasant City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 327 Students
10. Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shepherd, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shepherd, MI has a total population of 8,544 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shepherd, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shepherd, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shepherd, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shepherd, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shepherd, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shepherd, MI
How many schools are in Shepherd, MI?
Shepherd, MI has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,735 students in total.
How do schools in Shepherd perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Shepherd score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Shepherd meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shepherd?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Shepherd
4 of 4 schools in Shepherd carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Shepherd. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.