Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherwood ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Willits, CA, encompassing approximately 321.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherwood's student population of 59 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Sherwood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5379 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Hispanic
11%
56%
White
41%
20%
Two or more races
48%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood's ranking?
Sherwood is ranked #5379 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherwood often compared to?
Sherwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Blosser Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood?
59 students attend Sherwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sherwood students are Two or more races, 41% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood?
Sherwood has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherwood offer ?
Sherwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherwood part of?
Sherwood is part of Willits Unified School District.
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