- Enrollment
- 1,668
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherwood, OR
Sherwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411129001245
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sherwood, OR.
School address
District: Sherwood Sd 88j · Oregon
NCES ID 411129001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sherwood Middle School held near 1,120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 411129001245 · Sherwood, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,112 enr · 20.2:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood High School (1,668 students)
Sherwood Middle School held near 1,120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood High
Sherwood High School
1,668 students
- This school
Sherwood Middle School
1,112 students
- Ridges Element 635
Ridges Elementary School
635 students
- Hawks View Ele 457
Hawks View Elementary School
457 students
- Middleton Elem 395
Middleton Elementary School
395 students
- Archer Glen El 308
Archer Glen Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Sherwood Middle School reports 1,112 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 82% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Oregon - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Sherwood Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherwood Sd 88j reports $13,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridges Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawks View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Middle School
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherwood, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,135 (2022-23) → 1,120 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Middle School?
9.7% of students at Sherwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Sherwood, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sherwood, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherwood Sd 88j?
Besides Sherwood Middle School, Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students), Ridges Elementary School (635 students), and Hawks View Elementary School (457 students). See the Sherwood Sd 88j district page for the complete list.