Alan B Shepard Middle School vs Charles J Caruso Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | Charles J Caruso Middle School Deerfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 670 | #5 of 670 |
| National rank | #136 of 15,369 | #126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Deerfield | Deerfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.7 vs 93.0).
- •Charles J Caruso Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Charles J Caruso Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.7).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alan B Shepard Middle School better than Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alan B Shepard Middle School and Charles J Caruso Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Deerfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle School: 476. Charles J Caruso Middle School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle School and Charles J Caruso Middle School rank in Illinois?
Alan B Shepard Middle School is 6th of 670 and Charles J Caruso Middle School is 5th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).