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#1583 of 2,105 schools in WI
Sherman Middle
Middle School · Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
A Madison Metropolitan School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1610 Ruskin St, Madison, WI 53704
- Math 27% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sherman Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$75,007
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isthmus Montessori Academy PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Black Hawk MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| O'keeffe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Mendota Mental Health InstitutionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison Metropolitan School District
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #42 of 52
- District spending per student
- $17,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman Middle is listed in Madison Metropolitan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle is a public middle school in Madison, WI, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, serving approximately 385 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Middle
What grades does Sherman Middle serve?
Sherman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherman Middle?
Sherman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Middle rank in WI?
Sherman Middle ranks #1,583 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Sherman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sherman Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherman Middle a charter school?
No, Sherman Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Middle a Title I school?
No, Sherman Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Middle?
53.5% of students at Sherman 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
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (608) 204-2100
- Area population (ZIP 53704)
- 47,136
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53704; 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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