Alan B Shepard Middle School vs Macomb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 304 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
Macomb Middle School
Macomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | Macomb Middle School Macomb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 670 | #369 of 670 |
| National rank | #136 of 15,369 | #9748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 25% |
| city | Deerfield | Macomb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 40.3).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 25%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 40%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Macomb Middle School is the larger school with 479 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 Macomb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks higher (92.7 vs 40.3 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 Macomb Middle School?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Macomb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle School: 476. Macomb Middle School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle School and Macomb Middle School rank in Illinois?
Alan B Shepard Middle School is 6th of 670 and Macomb Middle School is 369th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).