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Public middle school · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy rates 7.6, among the strongest middle schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, where the rated median is 6.2.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Baton Rouge Parish median is 6.2.

#273 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish: 13 middle schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

An East Baton Rouge Parish middle school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 273 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 18 of 79 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math75%41 points above the Louisiana average of 34%2026 LEAP
Reading82%38 points above the Louisiana average of 44%Grades 6–8 · 725 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2026.2026 LEAP; 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.6
40% of the rating
Academics
9.8
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.9
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70815; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,804
Median home value
$213,100
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Sherwood Middle Academic Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Sherwood Middle Academic Academy serve?

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sherwood Middle Academic Academy rank in LA?

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks #273 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy a charter school?

No, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy a Title I school?

No, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?

40.6% of students at Sherwood Middle Academic Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
759
Student-teacher ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Rank in district
#18 of 79
Schools in district
83
District spending per student
$15,471
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 70815)
31,924
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
31.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.