Serving 1,120 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sherwood Middle School's student population of 1,120 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Sherwood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
74%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Middle School's ranking?
Sherwood Middle School is ranked #134 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sherwood Middle School often compared to?
Sherwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Archer Glen Elementary School, Sherwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
1,120 students attend Sherwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sherwood Middle School students are White, 13% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Middle School part of?
Sherwood Middle School is part of Sherwood SD 88j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Middle School located?
Sherwood Middle School is located in the Sherwood Tualatin North neighborhood of Sherwood, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Sherwood Tualatin North.
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