Summary:
The Sherwood Cass R-VIII school district in Missouri contains a single middle school, Sherwood Middle, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Sherwood Middle appears to be a struggling school, performing well below the state average on a variety of key metrics.
Sherwood Middle is ranked 392 out of 438 Missouri middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and is rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has consistently low test scores, with proficiency rates that are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19.5% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.5%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8%, which is much higher than the state average.
The data also suggests that Sherwood Middle serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 40.88% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $10,464 in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's performance remains poor, which could indicate issues with how resources are being allocated and utilized. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Sherwood Middle's academic performance and the challenges it faces in serving its student population.
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