16956 Sw Meinecke Rd
Sherwood, OR 97140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Sherwood Middle School serves 1,209 students in grades 6-8.
Sherwood Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in OR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sherwood Middle School's student population of 1,209 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,209 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherwood Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sherwood Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
77%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood Middle School's ranking?

Sherwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).

How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?

1,209 students attend Sherwood Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Sherwood Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Middle School?

Sherwood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

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 Sherwood School District 88j.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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