Serving 176 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Creighton, MO, encompassing approximately 191.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherwood Middle School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Middle School's ranking?
Sherwood Middle School is ranked #1246 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sherwood Middle School often compared to?
Sherwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holden Middle School, Pleasant Hill Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
176 students attend Sherwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sherwood Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sherwood Middle School offer ?
Sherwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Middle School part of?
Sherwood Middle School is part of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District.
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