Jefferson Elem School vs Shepherd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
Shepherd Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Ottawa, Illinois | Shepherd Middle School Ottawa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 2,303 | #414 of 670 |
| National rank | #39969 of 50,301 | #10613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 304 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 27.7).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 64.8%).
- •Shepherd Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
- •Shepherd Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 304.
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 Jefferson Elem School better than Shepherd Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shepherd Middle School ranks higher (36.2 vs 27.7 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 Jefferson Elem School and Shepherd Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 304. Shepherd Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Shepherd Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 1542nd of 2,303 and Shepherd Middle School is 414th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).