- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, WI
Sherman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550852002435
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 12
- middle schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Middle ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852002435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sherman Middle held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 550852002435 · Madison, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 11.8:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Sherman Middle held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sherman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- This school 400
Sherman Middle
400 students
What this shows Sherman Middle reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Middle compares
Sherman Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
White 28.8%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Sherman Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Madison
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hamilton Middle
Standard public school
790 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sennett Middle
Standard public school
570 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Heights Middle
Standard public school
526 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Toki Middle
Standard public school
487 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
O'keeffe Middle
Standard public school
434 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Middle
How many students attend Sherman Middle?
Sherman Middle has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Middle is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman Middle?
50.6% of students at Sherman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Middle?
Sherman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherman Middle rank among middle schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Middle ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Sherman Middle, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.