Good Shepherd Episcopal School
School Notes Overview:
Good Shepherd Episcopal is a a co-educational parish-affiliated school, which teaches values, academic preparation, respect for the planet, and the necessary leadership skills for the 21st century. We take great pride in our academic offerings, our strong fine arts courses, and our unique Classroom of the Earth program. The binding glue that unites our community is our spiritual foundation, which is celebrated in our chapel services and demonstrated in our daily activities. Good Shepherd is able to offer a unique middle school experience since 8th grade is our senior grade level. Childhood is protected from the influences of older teenagers, and children's developmental progress is monitored in order to be age appropriate. Students graduate with a healthy outlook on life, and a respect for their fellow man and for themselves, living the adage "to whom much is given, much is expected." At Good Shepherd, the heart along with the mind is educated. Good Shepherd Episcopal School's mission is to uplift and honor the students of the community by equipping them with Christian principles, a love of learning, a creative mind and a giving spirit. ...
School Overview:
Good Shepherd Episcopal School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Other religious school association(s) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Dallas County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 604 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 39 students | ||
| Kind - 75 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 63 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 63 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 64 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 58 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 59 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 171 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Good Shepherd Episcopal is a a co-educational parish-affiliated school, which teaches values, academic preparation, respect for the planet, and the necessary leadership skills for the 21st century. We take great pride in our academic offerings, our strong fine arts courses, and our unique Classroom of the Earth program. The binding glue that unites our community is our spiritual foundation, which is celebrated in our chapel services and demonstrated in our daily activities. Good Shepherd is able to offer a unique middle school experience since 8th grade is our senior grade level. Childhood is protected from the influences of older teenagers, and children's developmental progress is monitored in order to be age appropriate. Students graduate with a healthy outlook on life, and a respect for their fellow man and for themselves, living the adage "to whom much is given, much is expected." At Good Shepherd, the heart along with the mind is educated. Good Shepherd Episcopal School's mission is to uplift and honor the students of the community by equipping them with Christian principles, a love of learning, a creative mind and a giving spirit.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
In the News:
- 'Robby' Robertson: Dallas oilfield supplier, Episcopal lay leader was prisoner in World War II (Dallas Morning News)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 07:38:45 am
Beverly Carruth "Robby" Robertson was decorated for his service as a B-17 Flying Fortress navigator - a stint that included surviving 28 days as a prisoner of war.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75229) | School Zip (75229) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 31,113 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 46% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $64,067 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.6 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75229) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Holy Cross Lutheran School - 103 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- The Lamplighter School - 455 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Grace Academy Of Dallas - 196 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Monica Catholic School - 912 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- The Wise Academy - 41 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
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