Shepherd Middle School

www.oes141.org

353 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Shepherd Middle School, located at 701 E McKinley Rd in Ottawa, Illinois, serves as a central hub for students in the Ottawa Elementary School District 141. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By fostering a structured yet supportive environment, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate this transitional period while building a foundation for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Shepherd Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Shepherd Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that prepares its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

353

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	69
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
247 (70.0%)
Hispanic
69 (19.5%)
Two or More
18 (5.1%)
Black
14 (4.0%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottawa ESD 141
Phone:	(815)433-1133
Website:	http://www.oes141.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 178