Sherwood Middle School

sms.sherwood.k12.or.us

1,135 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Middle School, located in the heart of Sherwood, Oregon, serves as a key academic institution within the Sherwood School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By prioritizing a balance between academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school community emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and student engagement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal connections. With a focus on preparing well-rounded citizens, Sherwood Middle School leverages modern educational practices and community partnerships to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

1,135

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	147
Black	14
Asian	48
Two or More	68
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
843 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
147 (13.0 %)
Two or More
68 (6.0 %)
Asian
48 (4.2 %)
Black
14 (1.2 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sherwood SD 88J
Phone:	(503)825-5500
Website:	http://sms.sherwood.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 359

Grade 7 382

Grade 8 394