Shepherd Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

701 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL

Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141

353 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lori D Kimes

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
20%

Reading Proficiency
46%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

20%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
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

Female 50.4%	Male 49.6%
White 71%	Hispanic 18.6%
Two or more races 5.2%	Black 3.8%

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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List Price Range

$107K - $1.1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$239,878

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

35%

Average Household Income

$81,032

% of College Grads

23.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,853 Sq Ft

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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 353 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% 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 $239,878. Discover additional schools in the area, like LMP Regional Office of Education, Roe 35 Regional Work Study Progra, Ottawa Township High 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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