Serving 385 students in grades 7-8, Shepherd Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shepherd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Shepherd Middle School's student population of 385 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shepherd Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1746 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Middle School's ranking?
Shepherd Middle School is ranked #1746 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Shepherd Middle School often compared to?
Shepherd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Shepherd Middle School?
385 students attend Shepherd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shepherd Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shepherd Middle School offer ?
Shepherd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shepherd Middle School part of?
Shepherd Middle School is part of Ottawa ESD 141 School District.
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