Alan B Shepard Middle School

School Overview
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.
460
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alan B Shepard Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White381
Hispanic27
Black4
Asian21
Two or More22
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    381 (83.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    21 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Deerfield SD 109
Phone: (847)948-0620
Website: http://www.dps109.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 166
Grade 8 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alan B Shepard Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6150
Grade 7166
Grade 8144
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alan B Shepard Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23350.7%
Male22649.1%
Not Specified10.2%
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