Excellent
#230 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 19% in state
Sherwood Middle School
Middle School · Sherwood Sd 88j · Sherwood, OR
A Sherwood Sd 88j middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16956 SW Meinecke Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140
- Math 51% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherwood Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherwood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sherwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,241
Median home value
$618,000
Median rent
$1,934/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Inza R Wood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sherwood Sd 88j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherwood Middle School is listed in Sherwood SD 88J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Middle School
Sherwood Middle School is a public middle school in Sherwood, OR, part of Sherwood Sd 88j, serving approximately 1,120 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Middle School
What grades does Sherwood Middle School serve?
Sherwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?
Sherwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Middle School rank in OR?
Sherwood Middle School ranks #230 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sherwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Sherwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Middle School?
18.3% of students at Sherwood Middle School 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
- 1,120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (503) 825-5500
- Area population (ZIP 97140)
- 27,999
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 97140; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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