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 262 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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 159 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 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
262 students
159 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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
95
50
Grade 7 Students
84
58
Grade 8 Students
83
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
95%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
