Alan B Shepard Middle School vs Edgewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 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
Edgewood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | Edgewood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 670 | #76 of 670 |
| National rank | #136 of 15,369 | #2833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| city | Deerfield | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 72.5).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 59%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •Edgewood Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 476.
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 Edgewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks higher (92.7 vs 72.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alan B Shepard Middle School and Edgewood Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle School: 476. Edgewood Middle School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle School and Edgewood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Alan B Shepard Middle School is 6th of 670 and Edgewood Middle School is 76th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).