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Shepherd Middle School

Ottawa, Illinois · Grades 7 to 8 · Ottawa ESD 141

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About Shepherd Middle School

Shepherd Middle School is a public school in Ottawa, Illinois, serving grades 7 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 353 students enrolled. With about 30.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.5 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 10 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Ottawa ESD 141 School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in LaSalle County.

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School facts

Address	701 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone	(815) 433-1133
School district	Ottawa ESD 141
Grades	7 to 8
Students (2024-25)	353
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.6
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, LaSalle County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173030003140). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Central Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 6Ottawa · 0.1 mi McKinley Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Ottawa · 0.6 mi Ottawa Township High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Ottawa · 1.5 mi LMP Regional Office of EducationPublic · Grades 4 to 12Ottawa · 1.7 mi ROE 35 Regional Work Study PrograPublic · Grades 12Ottawa · 1.7 mi Marquette AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Ottawa · 1.9 mi Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Ottawa · 2.1 mi Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Ottawa · 2.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Shepherd Middle School serve?

Shepherd Middle School serves grades 7 through 8.

How many students attend Shepherd Middle School?

Shepherd Middle School reported 353 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 353 students and 30.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Shepherd Middle School a public or charter school?

Shepherd Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Shepherd Middle School in?

Shepherd Middle School is part of Ottawa ESD 141 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/ottawa-esd-141-school-district/

Where is Shepherd Middle School located?

Shepherd Middle School is at 701 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350. The phone number is (815) 433-1133.

How many other schools are near Shepherd Middle School?

There are 10 other schools within 5 miles of Shepherd Middle School in our directory.