SHERWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sherwood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Shrewsbury school district, located in Shrewsbury, MA with about 967 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, Sherwood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sherwood Middle School, located at 28 Sherwood Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, serves as a key component of the Shrewsbury Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment specifically tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 5 and 6. By focusing on this specific age group, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more complex academic structures of junior high.

The school emphasizes a "community of learners" approach, prioritizing not only rigorous academic standards in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science but also the social-emotional growth of its students. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, specialized support services, and a collaborative faculty, Sherwood Middle School fosters an inclusive culture that encourages students to develop their independence, responsibility, and curiosity as they transition through their middle school years.

For more information, contact Sherwood Middle School at (508) 841-8670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.