Shelton School

15720 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX, 75248-0752 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Shelton's mission is a school and resource center dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently because not all great minds think alike. Our vision is a world model in education of individuals who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach. ...

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School Overview:

 
Shelton School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Dallas County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 807 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color 6% 28%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 36 students
Kind - 36 students
Grade 1 - 34 students
Grade 2 - 47 students
Grade 3 - 46 students
Grade 4 - 77 students
Grade 5 - 70 students
Grade 6 - 81 students
Grade 7 - 90 students
Grade 8 - 86 students
Grade 9 - 71 students
Grade 10 - 54 students
Grade 11 - 42 students
Grade 12 - 37 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 133 teachers
This School
(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 182 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Shelton's mission is a school and resource center dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently because not all great minds think alike. Our vision is a world model in education of individuals who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach.
  • Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

In the News:

  • University News (Abilene Reporter-News)
    posted on November 14, 2009 at 02:54:00 am
    Hardin-SimmonsFaculty members receive doctoratesSeveral members of the Hardin-Simmons University faculty recently received doctorate degrees.Renee Collins, assistant professor of education in the Irvin School of Education, received a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas Tech University.Sue Robinson , visiting assistant professor of counseling and human development in the ...
  • Hundreds seek flu shots (Abilene Reporter-News)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 06:00:12 am
    Susana Cantu of Abilene got in line at the Mall of Abilene at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning to get the H1N1 and the regular flu vaccines for her two children, Karla, 12, and Marco, 6. Her persistence paid off, because more than six hours later, her children were the first to receive both shots. More than 500 people came, and some were turned away. By the time the vaccinations began about 4:30, the ...
  • Swine flu vaccinations available for kids Monday (Abilene Reporter-News)
    posted on November 1, 2009 at 02:00:19 am
    A free childhood immunization for the H1N1 and regular flu for ages 2 months to 18 years of age is to be given at the Mall of Abilene from 5-7 p.m. Monday. The Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing and the Medical Mission of Abilene will assist in the vaccinations, said Craig Jeffery, executive director of the Care Van program in Dallas,. Dr. Vince Priestner of Abilene said that several ...
  • Graduate school fair Wednesday (Abilene Reporter-News)
    posted on October 27, 2009 at 04:30:19 am
    Anyone considering a graduate or professional degree is invited to the second annual Graduate & Professional School Fair on Wednesday at the Abilene Christian University Hunter Welcome Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. More than 20 universities and seminaries from at least three states will have representatives present to discuss their programs. This event is the result of the cooperative efforts ...
  • Popular business directory searches (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
    posted on October 21, 2009 at 12:32:37 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (75248)
School Zip (75248)
(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,020 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 63% 23%
Population Average Age 41 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.2 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $69,809 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 31 years old 33 years old
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Zipcode (75248)


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% Owning / % Renting 57% / 43% 59% / 41%

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