Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Elementary 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Elementary serves the southern part of its district in Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated To Excellence
School Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1618 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Elementary School is ranked #1618 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sherwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
531 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sherwood Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Elementary School located?
Sherwood Elementary School is located in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Sherwood Forest.
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