For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 778 students in Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
778 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,934 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,298
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,934
$13,908
Best Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2202
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2202
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District manages 3 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District is ranked #195 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
92% of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District?
Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,934 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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