Shepherd Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

701 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL

Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141

381 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lori D Kimes

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
25%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

25%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

382:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

White

75.1%

Hispanic

15.2%

Two or more races

6.2%

Black

3.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/6/2010

Shepherd Middle is an excellent school catering to the needs of all it's students! I'm impressed with the leadership of the principal and the involvement of the teachers and staff. It is a safe, consistent school and offers kids lots of experiences to get involved! Parents are encouraged to get invo...

5.0 student

3/4/2008

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$97K - $1.3M

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Average Home Value

$233,262

Median Lot Size

10,672 Sq Ft

% Renters

35%

Average Household Income

$81,032

% of College Grads

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Illinois La Salle County Ottawa 61350

Shepherd Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Ottawa, IL, in the Ottawa neighborhood, and is served by the Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Shepherd Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $233,262. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ottawa Township High School, Marquette Academy, Central Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Ottawa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shepherd Middle School.

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