Overview

Shepherd Junior High School is a public school in Mesa, AZ, offering 2 sports. It is one of 79 schools in Mesa Unified School District.

School Rating

Shepherd Junior High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Arizona with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

The GreatSchools Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Parent Tip
When will your child take Algebra? Here's what you need to understand about math tracking.
Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Parent Tip
Ask the school what it’s doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and ask the school what it’s doing to accelerate progress for students.
Sources
ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
Why are advanced academics important?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity

Sources
ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students

Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities

This section reflects how well this school serves students with disabilities.

Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
Parent Tip
°Âłó˛ąłŮ’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school?
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

About the School

Sources
4.2
11 Reviews
5 stars  
4 stars  
3 stars  
2 stars  
1 star  

Neighborhood

1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
School leader: Jill Benza
(480) 472-1800
(480) 472-1888
School leader email
School attendance zone
Map of Shepherd Junior High School address. Map of Shepherd Junior High School address. Map of Shepherd Junior High School address.

Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Evit - Shepherd Junior High School
    0.05 miles
    Public district; PK, 2
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Mendoza Elementary School
    0.25 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6 & Ungraded
    2.6 (5 Reviews)
  • NA
    Bridges Early Childhood Ed
    1.04 miles
    Private; PK, K
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Bush Elementary School
    1.15 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6 & Ungraded
    3.2 (13 Reviews)
  • NA
    Saguaro Hills Christian School
    1.24 miles
    Private; PK, K-8, 10-12
    3.7 (3 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    O'Connor Elementary School
    1.31 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6 & Ungraded
    3.7 (9 Reviews)
  • NA
    Love Of Christ Pre-School
    1.37 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
    Evit - Fremont Junior High School
    1.39 miles
    Public district; PK, 2
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies
    1.44 miles
    Public district; 4-9
    4.0 (20 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Neely Traditional Academy
    6.35 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6 & Ungraded
    4.2 (38 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
    3.71 miles
    Public charter; 7-9
    4.0 (1 Review)
  • 10 /10
    ARCHES Academy
    8.6 miles
    Public charter; K-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Aaec Online
    9.79 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Mountainside Middle School
    11.77 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    2.9 (23 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
    5.58 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6 & Ungraded
    5.0 (41 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Chaparral Elementary School
    9.67 miles
    Public district; K-8 & Ungraded
    4.6 (18 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Riggs Elementary School
    14.89 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6 & Ungraded
    4.1 (24 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Cochise Elementary School
    14.27 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5 & Ungraded
    4.0 (8 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Campo Verde High School
    11.55 miles
    Public district; 8-12
    3.7 (28 Reviews)