Alan B Shepard Middle School vs Hickory Point Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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
Hickory Point Elem School
Northbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
425 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | Hickory Point Elem School Northbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 670 | #77 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #136 of 15,369 | #3695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 476 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Deerfield | Northbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 82.4).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.8).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 425.
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 Hickory Point Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks higher (92.7 vs 82.4 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 Hickory Point Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Northbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle School: 476. Hickory Point Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle School and Hickory Point Elem School rank in Illinois?
Alan B Shepard Middle School is 6th of 670 and Hickory Point Elem School is 77th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).