Holden Middle School vs. Sherwood Middle School
Should you attend Holden Middle School or Sherwood Middle School? 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
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades 6-8, Holden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
280 students
181 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#957 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
90
74
Grade 7 Students
99
50
Grade 8 Students
91
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
