Sherwood Middle

schools.scsk12.org/sherwood-ms

688 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Middle School, located at 3480 Rhodes Ave in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of the Shelby County Schools (MCS) district. Situated in the heart of the 38111 zip code, the school serves the local community by providing a public middle school education focused on fostering academic growth and social development for students in the middle grades. As a district-run institution, it operates under the broader mission of Memphis-Shelby County Schools to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school functions as a community hub that emphasizes standard curriculum requirements, extracurricular engagement, and student support services. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, school calendars, or administrative policies can utilize the district's official website at [www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net). By navigating through the district portal, stakeholders can access resources for student enrollment, faculty contact information, and updates on district-wide initiatives that directly impact the daily operations and educational environment at Sherwood Middle.

688

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	178
Black	489
Asian	2
Two or More	11

Black
489 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
178 (25.9 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
White
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-4870
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/sherwood-ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 223

Grade 7 238

Grade 8 227

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	223
Grade 7	238
Grade 8	227

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	50.7%
Male	339	49.3%

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