Middle Schools in Shrewsbury

The middle schools in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Sherwood Middle School and Oak Middle School, are both high-performing institutions that consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Shrewsbury school district, known for its commitment to academic excellence.

Both Sherwood Middle School and Oak Middle School demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with a significant percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Sherwood Middle School had 56.63% of students proficient or better in ELA, 60.54% in Math, and 54.42% in Science, while Oak Middle School had 55.78% proficient or better in ELA, 63.69% in Math, and 63% in Science. These results are well above the Massachusetts state averages, indicating that the schools are providing a high-quality education to their students.

The schools also benefit from ample resources, with Sherwood Middle School spending $14,100 per student and Oak Middle School spending $13,337 per student, both higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively small class sizes, with Sherwood having a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 and Oak having a ratio of 12.6. This investment in resources and small class sizes likely contributes to the schools' consistent high performance and ability to maintain 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger over multiple years.