Alan B Shepard Middle School vs Red Oak Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 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
Red Oak Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | Red Oak Elem School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 670 | #775 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #136 of 15,369 | #23859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| 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 51.9).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 37%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.8).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 225.
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 Red Oak Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan B Shepard Middle School ranks higher (92.7 vs 51.9 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 Red Oak Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle School: 476. Red Oak Elem School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle School and Red Oak Elem School rank in Illinois?
Alan B Shepard Middle School is 6th of 670 and Red Oak Elem School is 775th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).