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Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 464 Louisiana Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Louisiana middle schools

Summary

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is a public middle school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving 759 students in grades 6-8, and it stands as an elite academic performer within the East Baton Rouge Parish school district.

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy consistently ranks in the top 2% of all middle schools in Louisiana, earning a 5-star rating every year since at least 2016. For the 2025-2026 school year, it is ranked 9th out of 452 middle schools statewide. Its academic proficiency rates are exceptional: 94% in mathematics, 99% in English Language Arts, and 92% in social studies. These scores dramatically outpace the district and state averages, and they far exceed nearby schools like Park Forest Middle School and Southeast Middle School, which have proficiency rates in the 30-50% range. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.5%, compared to the district average of 30.5% and rates exceeding 30% at many nearby schools. Its dropout rate has been virtually zero for the last six years.

What truly sets Sherwood apart is its ability to achieve top-tier results for every student group. The school ranks in the 97th percentile or higher for male, female, African American, Hispanic, White, and low socio-economic status students. Most notably, it ranks #1 in the entire state for special education students, a powerful indicator of an inclusive and highly effective support system. This consistent, long-term track record of excellence—sustained for nearly a decade—demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of high achievement that is not a function of its location, but of its specific school model and execution.

759

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,926

Per pupil spending ?

49.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1020 Marlbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

(225) 272-3090

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.1%

White:

27.8%

Asian:

17.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (95% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Louisiana middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in East Baton Rouge Parish

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school95%

District avg52%

Louisiana avg62%

13^th of 464

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Middle Schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish

76^th of 119East Baton Rouge Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	13 of 464	97.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	7 of 447	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	10 of 449	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	9 of 465	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	8 of 460	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	5 of 459	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	9 of 449	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	13 of 411	96.8%	★★★★★
2017	94.8	13 of 437	97.0%	★★★★★
2016	94.8	11 of 435	97.5%	★★★★★
2015	95.6	11 of 482	97.7%	★★★★★
2014	94.0	9 of 470	98.1%	★★★★★
2013	94.7	10 of 457	97.8%	★★★★★
2012	95.2	9 of 442	98.0%	★★★★★
2011	95.1	9 of 412	97.8%	★★★★★
2010	94.8	10 of 408	97.5%	★★★★★
2009	94.9	9 of 425	97.9%	★★★★★
2008	95.1	10 of 413	97.6%	★★★★★
2007	94.7	8 of 396	98.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	98.4	12 of 362	96.7%	★★★★★
2025	98.0	7 of 344	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	98.8	5 of 333	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	9 of 360	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	97.4	10 of 360	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	98.8	5 of 352	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	98.7	8 of 338	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	99.0	5 of 313	98.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	7 of 25	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	2 of 13	84.6%	★★★★★
2024	82.4	2 of 12	83.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.1	3 of 16	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	3 of 14	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	4 of 18	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	3 of 17	82.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	94.2	16 of 450	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.5	6 of 415	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	11 of 415	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	9 of 444	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	10 of 441	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	8 of 441	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.6	7 of 418	98.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.5	7 of 186	96.2%	★★★★★
2025	98.5	2 of 155	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	5 of 163	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	8 of 163	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	4 of 153	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	97.5	2 of 128	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	6 of 118	94.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	97.3	12 of 458	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	97.3	7 of 437	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	9 of 444	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.4	9 of 459	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.3	11 of 458	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	97.3	11 of 455	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.9	10 of 430	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	98.5	5 of 403	98.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	96.1	13 of 446	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	96.6	4 of 414	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	96.9	7 of 426	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	7 of 443	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	10 of 442	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.4	6 of 442	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	8 of 418	98.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	100.0	2 of 256	99.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	93.6	10 of 345	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.3	2 of 316	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	94.8	7 of 352	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	8 of 362	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	5 of 358	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	5 of 350	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	97.2	5 of 338	98.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

African American (2026)97th percentile~ school

Female (2026)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)96th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)72nd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+35 vs state

Geometry100%+43 vs state

English Language Arts98%+28 vs state

Mathematics94%+32 vs state

Social Studies92%+37 vs state

Science88%+29 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, March 23, 2012

Great teachers who have learning environments that engage higher order thinking skills. Students are challenged and are held to high expectation and accountability. Many clubs for students to choose to belong to and every student must join a club. Competitive athletics in basketball, soccer, swimming, and track for boys and girls, and volleyball for girls.
School consistently scores superiors for band, jazz band, choir, and string festivals. Open door policy. Parents are welcome to visit the school at anytime. Teachers are easily accessible.
Great school. Wish all could be this way. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)				LEAP English Language Arts (2026)				LEAP Science (2026)				LEAP Social Studies (2026)				LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	LEAP Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Science 6th Grade	LEAP Science 7th Grade	LEAP Science 8th Grade	LEAP Science All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	LEAP Civics End of Course	Total
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	1020 Marlbrook Dr	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 272-3090	759	47	16.2	49.7%	211 (27.8%)	327 (43.1%)	69 (9.1%)	129 (17.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)	95.8	13^th of 464 public middle schools	97.2%		96.2	7^th of 447 public middle schools	98.4%	6	94.0	98.0	91.0	94.0	98.0	97.0	99.0	98.0	80.0	93.0	92.0	88.0	88.0	91.0	95.0	92.0	100.0	100.0						$15,926
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	3760 Aletha Drive	Baton Rouge	70814	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 275-6650	445	47	9.4	74.4%	9 (2.0%)	306 (68.8%)	116 (26.1%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	8.5	431^st of 464 public middle schools	7.1%		3.1	436^th of 447 public middle schools	2.5%	5	32.0	31.0	33.0	32.0	35.0	40.0	49.0	41.0	18.0	26.0	39.0	28.0	16.0	32.0	38.0	28.0								$20,679
Southeast Middle School	Public	6-8	15000 Harrells Ferry	Baton Rouge	70816	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 753-5930	826	66	12.4	75.2%	36 (4.4%)	501 (60.7%)	237 (28.7%)	31 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (1.9%)	12.6	415^th of 464 public middle schools	10.6%		10.4	412^th of 447 public middle schools	7.8%	3	32.0	45.0	27.0	35.0	44.0	53.0	55.0	50.0	14–24%	38.0	38.0	31.0	8–18%	30.0	36.0	24.0	100.0							$17,598
Westdale Middle School	Public	6-8	5650 Claycut Road	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 924-1308	538	68	7.9	71.7%	55 (10.2%)	354 (65.8%)	108 (20.1%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	22.7	365^th of 464 public middle schools	21.3%		24.4	353^rd of 447 public middle schools	21.0%	12	55.0	50.0	29.0	45.0	55.0	59.0	49.0	54.0	41.0	48.0	40.0	42.0	42.0	40.0	37.0	40.0	100.0				100.0			$22,707
Woodlawn Middle School	Public	6-8	14939 Tiger Bend Road	Baton Rouge	70817	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 751-0436	807	63	12.7	67.8%	121 (15.0%)	447 (55.4%)	174 (21.6%)	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (4.3%)	31.3	322^nd of 464 public middle schools	30.6%		46.6	250^th of 447 public middle schools	44.1%	72	61.0	50.0	48.0	52.0	63.0	62.0	67.0	65.0	35.0	40.0	56.0	43.0	28.0	35.0	57.0	40.0	93–98%							$19,005
Glasgow Middle School	Public	6-8	1676 Glasgow Ave	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 925-2942	542	49	11.1	60.3%	62 (11.4%)	304 (56.1%)	97 (17.9%)	64 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	9 (1.7%)	33.9	307^th of 464 public middle schools	33.8%		37.3	294^th of 447 public middle schools	34.2%	13	49.0	49.0	48.0	48.0	58.0	56.0	67.0	61.0	44.0	47.0	54.0	48.0	48.0	46.0	57.0	50.0	100.0	100.0						$18,749
McKinley Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 388-0089	633	45	13.9	63.7%	50 (7.9%)	548 (86.6%)	22 (3.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	82.7	67^th of 464 public middle schools	85.6%		92	18^th of 447 public middle schools	96.0%	49	74–79%	78–83%	80.0	75–80%	89.0	92.0	93.0	91.0	56.0	80.0	79.0	73.0	53.0	75.0	83.0	71.0	100.0							$16,811
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning	Public, Charter	6-8	1555 Madison Ave	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 336-1410	290	17	16.6	82.8%	2 (0.7%)	287 (99.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.2	311^th of 464 public middle schools	33.0%		29.9	325^th of 447 public middle schools	27.3%	14	54.0	47.0	42.0	47.0	69–74%	66.0	72.0	69.0	20.0	55.0	51.0	42.0	31.0	46.0	59.0	46.0								$18,436
Southside Junior High School	Public	6-8	26535 Hwy 16	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 664-4221	536	31	17.4	78.4%	243 (45.3%)	97 (18.1%)	169 (31.5%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.4%)	54.5	204^th of 464 public middle schools	56.0%		58	191^st of 447 public middle schools	57.3%	13	72.0	61.0	46.0	61.0	76.0	70.0	66.0	70.0	55.0	68.0	59.0	60.0	51.0	62.0	60.0	57.0	100.0							$12,354
Helix Legal Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	339 Florida Street	Baton Rouge	70801	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 773-4925	127	16	7.7	86.6%	0 (0.0%)	125 (98.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8	436^th of 464 public middle schools	6.0%		2.8	438^th of 447 public middle schools	2.0%	2	35–45%	33–43%	29.0	34.0	39–44%	46.0	53.0	46.0	12.0	13–23%	27.0	20.0	8.0	21–31%	30.0	23.0								$20,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

Is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy a good school?

Yes! Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 464 Louisiana middle schools.

What district is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

What is the racial makeup of Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?

Students at Sherwood Middle Academic Academy are 43% African American, 28% White, 17% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 759 students attended Sherwood Middle Academic Academy.

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