ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Alan B Shepard Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Deerfield SD 109 school district, located in Deerfield, IL with about 484 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 49 teachers, Alan B Shepard Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alan B. Shepard Middle School, located in Deerfield, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Deerfield Public School District 109. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a robust selection of elective courses and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student growth both inside and outside the classroom.
The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and prioritizing technology integration, Shepard Middle School aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With a strong sense of community and active parent involvement, the school consistently strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Alan B Shepard Middle School at (847) 948-0620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Deerfield, IL 60015-4219
(847) 948-0620
ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Deerfield, IL with about 484 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Deerfield SD 109
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 49.21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALAN B SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.