The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sherwood Middle School
Sherwood Middle School serves students in grades six through eight in Sherwood, a suburban city in the Tualatin Valley roughly fifteen miles southwest of Portland. It is a regular public school within the Sherwood School District, and with an enrollment that is large for a middle school, it functions as the sole intermediate campus for the community.
Academically, the school’s performance on the 2024–2025 Oregon Statewide Assessment System places it in a strong position relative to other school districts in Washington County. State testing data from that year shows that in English language arts, close to three-fifths of students across all three grades met the proficiency standard, while in math, about half of students did. Science, tested only in eighth grade, showed a lower proficiency rate. The school’s overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades lands it in the top quartile among the county’s districts. Because only a single year of assessment data is available, it is not yet possible to see a trend.
The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students as the next largest racial or ethnic group, followed by smaller shares of Asian, two or more races, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. About one-sixth of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that points to a relatively affluent socioeconomic profile. Data on students with disabilities and English learners is not available in the reported information, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Sherwood is a family-oriented community that blends a historic Old Town core with modern suburban development. The city experienced substantial growth from the 1990s through the 2010s, though the most recent estimates suggest a slight population dip. Housing costs in the area are well above national averages, consistent with the broader Portland metro housing market, and the typical home value and rent reflect that. The city has miles of walking trails, a new Center for the Arts, and proximity to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, and it hosts annual events like the Robin Hood Festival. Transit options include TriMet bus lines connecting to downtown Portland and Yamhill County routes.
The Sherwood School District has made notable facility investments: a new high school campus opened in fall 2020, bringing upgraded academic, STEM, trade education, and athletics spaces. The district also operates a Dual Language Immersion program at one elementary school and has expanded Pre-Kindergarten offerings to three elementary sites. These district-level programs may feed into the middle school experience, though the data does not detail specific program offerings at Sherwood Middle School itself.
The school’s testing results are solid for a suburban middle school, with a clear strength in English language arts and a middle-of-the-road showing in math. Science results are lower, which a family may want to explore further. The absence of chronic absenteeism data, disciplinary records, and course access information means a parent considering this school will want to follow up with the school or district for a fuller picture of daily life and student support. The community context—a well-resourced suburb with high housing costs and recent district investment—suggests a stable environment where many families are engaged. The peer group is moderately homogeneous, and the school’s size means students will encounter a wider range of course sections and social groups than at a smaller middle school.
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