Oak Middle School vs. Sherwood Middle School
Should I attend Oak Middle School or Sherwood Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Sherwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 979 students in grades 7-8, Oak Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 952 students in grades 5-6, Sherwood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
5-6
Total Students
979 students
952 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#380 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
483
Grade 6 Students
-
469
Grade 7 Students
481
-
Grade 8 Students
498
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
33%
38%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
49%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%