B−
Shepherd Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
701 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350 · (815) 433-1133 · Part of Ottawa Elementary School District 141
Students
353
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Setting
Town
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Shepherd Middle School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts29%
State average 30.7%
Location
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701 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 61
Grade 7174
Grade 8178
Enrollment over time
394’20
385’21
389’22
381’23
353’24
Down 10.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Hispanic 20%Two or more races 5%Black 4%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.