Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherwood Middle School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
72%
21%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Middle School's ranking?
Sherwood Middle School is ranked #1671 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sherwood Middle School often compared to?
Sherwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
796 students attend Sherwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sherwood Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherwood Middle School offer ?
Sherwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sherwood Middle School part of?
Sherwood Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
School Reviews
4 10/14/2017
This school has changed from what i remember it being, the students should have a little freedom in what they do and how the teachers use to care a lot about the children in this generation but now its gone away. Let the kids be treated like a young adult then the way y'all treating them now but overall the school is great but it can get/be better than it is now.
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