Summary:
The Deerfield School District 109 in Illinois is home to two exceptional middle schools: Alan B Shepard Middle School and Charles J Caruso Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Illinois, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and outstanding academic performance that significantly exceeds state averages.
Alan B Shepard Middle School ranked 52nd out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with 87.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70% in Mathematics. Charles J Caruso Middle School ranked even higher, at 35th out of 1,368 schools, with 87.1% proficiency in ELA and 75.7% in Mathematics. Both schools have maintained their exceptional performance over the past few years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to academic excellence.
While the schools share similar high-performing profiles, there are some differences in their resource allocation. Charles J Caruso Middle School had a higher spending per student of $26,680 compared to $24,524 at Alan B Shepard Middle School. Additionally, Caruso Middle School had a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1 compared to 9:1 at Shepard Middle School. These differences may contribute to the schools' academic success and the personalized attention provided to students.
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