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Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 733 students in Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
733 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,381 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,379
$17,244
Spending / Student
$14,381
$16,653
Best Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District manages 3 public schools serving 733 students.
What is the rank of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District is ranked #303 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
92% of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,381 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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