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Alan B Shepard Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Deerfield, Illinois · Deerfield SD 109
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students476
Student:Teacher9.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch1%
Title INo
Alan B Shepard
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
476
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
1%-52pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Alan B Shepard Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Deerfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 476 students. It is part of the Deerfield SD 109 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDeerfield SD 109
County17097
CityDeerfield
ZIP60015
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171198001437

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment476
White2.3%
Hispanic / Latino7.1%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.3%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
4.8%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %1%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)