Alan B Shepard Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 475
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 259:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
7 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
8/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Woke school that worry’s about gender over education
Posted by a parent on 3/19/2025
It is great if you already have friends. It is hard to make friends. The sports are awesome!
Posted by a student on 11/7/2017
This school is a very good school, but there is a lot of classism among kids. Also i have noticed favoriteism among teachers, were wealthier kids are treated as class pets and others are simply set aside with passing grades. Another thing I have noticed with my daughter is the kids are not frienly t
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Posted by a parent on 12/2/2011
Shepard is a really great school that has the good fortune of being in a wealthy neighborhood, but...with that comes bullying and classism. Two problems that need to be more closely monitored. These kids need to know there will be consequences for this behavior as there seem to be none at home.
Posted by a parent on 10/17/2011
After sheparding two children through ABS Middle School, I can say with confidence it is lacking in integrity and quality. This is a school that is unfortunately in the decline.
Posted by a parent on 10/6/2011

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Deerfield schools - Alan B Shepard Middle School is located at 440 Grove Avenue, Deerfield IL 60015. Alan B Shepard Middle School is in the Deerfield School District 109. Alan B Shepard Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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