Serving 770 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
40%
41%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy's ranking?
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is ranked #55 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sherwood Middle Academic Academy often compared to?
Sherwood Middle Academic Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfair Laboratory School, Mckinley Middle Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?
770 students attend Sherwood Middle Academic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sherwood Middle Academic Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherwood Middle Academic Academy offer ?
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy part of?
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Middle Academic Academy located?
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is located in the Broadmoor And Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Broadmoor And Sherwood Forest.
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