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Sherwood Middle School

16956 SW Meinecke Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140Sherwood SD 88J
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,135
Students
Total enrolled
$16,252
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
13% vs nat'l
20.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
32% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,135 students in grades 06–08 in Sherwood, Oregon.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,252 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
20.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Sherwood Middle School is a very large middle in Sherwood, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 1,135 students. The district invests $16,252 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sherwood Middle School

1,135
Total Students
20.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
56
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution609 male · 522 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
74%
13%
Asian4%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411129001245

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,252Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,252
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,151
Student Support$3,088
Administration$1,950
Operations$2,438
Other$1,625
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,252 spent per student, an estimated $7,199 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
47%
State government
46.5%
Local (property tax)
47.4%
Federal programs
6.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (503)825-5500
NCES ID: 411129001245
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sherwood seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
16956 SW Meinecke Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.