Below Average
#1777 of 2,221 schools in MO
Sherwood Middle
Middle School · Sherwood Cass R-viii · Creighton, MO
A Sherwood Cass R-viii middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 98, Creighton, MO 64739
- Math 22% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherwood Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2021, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherwood Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,618
Median home value
$281,100
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sherwood Cass R-viii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherwood Middle is listed in SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Middle
Sherwood Middle is a public middle school in Creighton, MO, part of Sherwood Cass R-viii, serving approximately 181 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Middle
What grades does Sherwood Middle serve?
Sherwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherwood Middle?
Sherwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Middle rank in MO?
Sherwood Middle ranks #1,777 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sherwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherwood Middle a charter school?
No, Sherwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Middle a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Middle?
40.9% of students at Sherwood Middle 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (660) 499-2239
- Area population (ZIP 64739)
- 1,074
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 64739; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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