- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shrewsbury, MA
Sherwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251077001716
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Shrewsbury · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 951
- students enrolled
Sherwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Shrewsbury, MA.
School address
District: Shrewsbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251077001716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Sherwood Middle School held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.1 → 67.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 251077001716 · Shrewsbury, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students)
Sherwood Middle School held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.1 → 67.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shrewsbury Hig
Shrewsbury High School
1,891 students
- This school
Sherwood Middle School
951 students
- Oak Middle Sch
Oak Middle School
914 students
- Major Howard W 623
Major Howard W. Beal School
623 students
- Floral Street 524
Floral Street School
524 students
- Spring Street 304
Spring Street School
304 students
What this shows Sherwood Middle School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Middle School compares
Sherwood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Asian 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Sherwood Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Shrewsbury reports $18,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Major Howard W. Beal School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floral Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Shrewsbury
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Major Howard W. Beal School
Standard public school
623 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Floral Street School
Standard public school
524 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spring Street School
Standard public school
304 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Calvin Coolidge School
Standard public school
287 students 13:1 students per teacher
Walter J. Paton School
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Middle School
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has 951 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Middle School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Shrewsbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sherwood Middle School rank among elementary schools in Shrewsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Shrewsbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shrewsbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Shrewsbury?
Besides Sherwood Middle School, Shrewsbury also operates Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students), Oak Middle School (914 students), and Major Howard W. Beal School (623 students). See the Shrewsbury district page for the complete list.