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Northwood Middle School vs. Alan B Shepard Middle School

Should you attend Northwood Middle School or Alan B Shepard Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Northwood Middle School
945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Alan B Shepard Middle School
440 Grove Ave
Deerfield, IL 60015
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Northwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
532 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alan B Shepard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alan B Shepard Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alan B Shepard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Shore School District 112 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alan B Shepard Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deerfield School District 109 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1102 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#126 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alan B Shepard Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 30% in IL)
61%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Shore School District 112 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alan B Shepard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Shore School District 112 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alan B Shepard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwood Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alan B Shepard Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
179
141
Grade 7 Students
195
157
Grade 8 Students
158
164

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Shore School District 112 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alan B Shepard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Shore School District 112 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alan B Shepard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Shore School District 112 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alan B Shepard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Shore School District 112 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alan B Shepard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Shore School District 112 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alan B Shepard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Shore School District 112 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alan B Shepard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Shore School District 112 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alan B Shepard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Shore School District 112 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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