SHERWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sherwood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 531 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 34 teachers, Sherwood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 1400 Shady Lane Rd in Columbus, Ohio, is a public institution serving students within the Columbus City Schools district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in the Whitehall/Far East side area of Columbus and plays a central role in the local community by providing core academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and support services tailored to early adolescent learners.

Like other schools within the Columbus City Schools system, Sherwood Middle School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes student growth and preparation for secondary education. The school's curriculum generally aligns with state standards, balancing traditional subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative and physical development. Families associated with the school typically rely on the district’s broader resources for specialized programs, transportation, and community-wide initiatives aimed at ensuring student success and engagement.

For more information, contact Sherwood Middle School at (614) 365-5393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227-2110
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SHERWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 531 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
531
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 531 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.