Central Middle School vs. Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Should you attend Central Middle School or Sherwood Middle Academic Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,086 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,086 students
759 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#55 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
347
297
Grade 7 Students
373
238
Grade 8 Students
366
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
16%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
20%
42%
% White
68%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
