Enrollment
951
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251077001716
Sherwood Middle School — Shrewsbury, MA
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Shrewsbury · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sherwood Middle School reports 951 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 238 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shrewsbury spends $24,389 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.4% from local sources (property taxes), 35.9% from the state, and 4.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sherwood Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$24,389
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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.
Overview
Enrollment 951 Top 91% in Massachusetts — larger than 9% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251077001716
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 238:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.8%
In-school suspensions 27
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shrewsbury, which includes Sherwood Middle School.
$24,389
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 35.9%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Spring Street School
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Calvin Coolidge School
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Walter J. Paton School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Middle School
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has 951 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Middle School is White at 42.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shrewsbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.