B+ Top 32%

Sherwood Middle School

Grades 05-06 SHREWSBURY, MA

Moved down 23 places from 2024 to 2025

#266 State Rank
A+ District Grade
28 Sherwood Avenue, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
890 Students
95.9% Attendance Rate
51.8 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

53% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2023 63% 63%
2024 56.5% 56.5%
2025 53% 53%

Mathematics

61% Meeting or exceeding expectations

10.5% exceeding expectations

2023 65% 65%
2024 61% 61%
2025 61% 61%

Science

54% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 55% 55%
2024 54% 54%
2025 54% 54%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts05 48%5%
2025English Language Arts06 58%13%
2025Mathematics05 56%9%
2025Mathematics06 66%12%
2025Science05 54%8%
2024English Language Arts05 51%6%
2024English Language Arts06 62%21%
2024Mathematics05 54%10%
2024Mathematics06 68%14%
2024Science05 54%9%
2023English Language Arts05 62%2%
2023English Language Arts06 64%14%
2023Mathematics05 62%11%
2023Mathematics06 68%19%
2023Science05 55%12%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

890 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 43.1%
Asian 35.5%
Hispanic 12%
Multiracial 5.5%
Black 3.4%

Gender

51.3% Male
48.4% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.4%
Special Education 18.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 19.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.9% Attendance Rate
6.9% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

28 Sherwood Avenue, SHREWSBURY, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood Middle School's grade rating?

Sherwood Middle School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #266 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 32% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Sherwood Middle School?

Approximately 890 students are enrolled at Sherwood Middle School.

How does Sherwood Middle School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Sherwood Middle School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (53% proficient), Mathematics (61% proficient), Science (54% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Sherwood Middle School?

Sherwood Middle School has an attendance rate of 95.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Sherwood Middle School part of?

Sherwood Middle School is part of Shrewsbury School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.