Enrollment
1,112
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Middle School
Sherwood Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Sherwood, Oregon, enrolling 1,112 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,112 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sherwood Sd 88j spends $13,598 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students) and Ridges Elementary School (635 students) alongside Sherwood Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sherwood Middle School compares
Sherwood Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherwood Sd 88j, which includes Sherwood Middle School.
$13,598
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 46.5%
Federal 6.1%
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.
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
- 1,668
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,112 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sherwood Middle School a good school?
Sherwood Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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