Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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Sherwood Global Studies Academy ranks 1078 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sherwood Global Studies Academy is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, lower-than-average test scores, and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.

Sherwood Global Studies Academy has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.2% in 2019-2020 to 42.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Grand Rapids Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Sherwood Global Studies Academy had a 27.3% proficiency rate, compared to 22.2% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.16% to 90.3% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Sherwood Global Studies Academy's performance on standardized tests is generally lower than that of the nearby schools, such as Ridgemoor Park Montessori, Bowen Elementary, and Challenger Elementary, which are also part of the Kentwood Public Schools district. The school's ranking for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, English Language Learners, and low socioeconomic status students, is generally lower than the overall school ranking, indicating that these subgroups are struggling more than the overall student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3859 Chamberlain Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508-2697

(616) 819-3095

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1078^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,001

Students who attend Sherwood Global Studies Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Alger Middle School
	Blandford School
	Center for Economicology
	John Ball Park Zoo School
High:	City MiddleHigh
	Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
	Innovation Central High
	Ottawa Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.4%

Hispanic:

13.3%

White:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherwood Global Studies Academy ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Sherwood Global Studies Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sherwood Global Studies Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (59.4%), Hispanic (13.3%), White (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood Global Studies Academy is 11.9, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Sherwood Global Studies Academy employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood Global Studies Academy is $22,001, which is the highest among 25 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherwood Global Studies Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Global Studies Academy 1078^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sherwood Global Studies Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	12.25	1411^th	1580	10.7%
2016	12.43	1359^th	1548	12.2%
2017	8.53	1350^th	1466	7.9%
2018	11.04	1348^th	1448	6.9%
2019	5.02	1366^th	1408	3.0%
2023	28.60	1010^th	1470	31.3%
2024	26.31	1078^th	1486	27.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.98	263^rd	270	2.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.43	1238^th	1397	11.4%
2023	35.47	882^nd	1350	34.7%
2024	47.52	673^rd	1381	51.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.24	1332^nd	1443	7.7%
2024	27.68	992^nd	1342	26.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.90	1263^rd	1446	12.7%
2024	38.42	806^th	1347	40.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.05	319^th	475	32.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	11.69	810^th	919	11.9%
2016	12.97	778^th	894	13.0%
2017	7.49	781^st	821	4.9%
2018	12.84	759^th	838	9.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	41	291	18	95	1	18	464
2015	34	263	18	84	2	20	421
2016	33	246	14	87	1	17	398
2017	29	233	6	82	0	18	368
2018	31	213	9	65	1	14	333
2019	18	172	11	63	1	22	287
2020	16	138	19	51	0	16	240
2021	10	107	16	27	0	7	167
2022	11	76	11	26	0	10	134
2023	16	76	8	17	0	11	128

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	464	28.2	16.4	86.2
2015	421	25.0	16.8	76.2
2016	398	26.0	15.3	75.4
2017	368	20.2	18.2	84.8
2018	333	19.0	17.5	88
2019	287	18.4	15.5	80.8
2020	240	16.6	14.4	88.8
2021	167	12.3	13.5	89.8
2022	134	11.8	11.3	90.3
2023	128	10.7	11.9	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	464	28.2	16.4	86.2
2015	421	25.0	16.8	76.2
2016	398	26.0	15.3	75.4
2017	368	20.2	18.2	84.8
2018	333	19.0	17.5	88
2019	287	18.4	15.5	80.8
2020	240	16.6	14.4	88.8
2021	167	12.3	13.5	89.8
2022	134	11.8	11.3	90.3
2023	128	10.7	11.9	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherwood Global Studies Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,745 (12.7%)	$12,025 (87.3%)	$13,770
2020	$2,146 (14.3%)	$12,831 (85.7%)	$14,976
2021	$2,729 (17.6%)	$12,736 (82.4%)	$15,465
2022	$5,172 (26.7%)	$14,176 (73.3%)	$19,348
2023	$4,857 (22.1%)	$17,143 (77.9%)	$22,001

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherwood Global Studies Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1366^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1010^th of 1470 Elementary schools	28.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sherwood Global Studies Academy)	17.1	28.6	11.5%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	26.8	17.9	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	128	55.4%
African American	172	76	55.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	8	27.3%
Hispanic	63	17	73%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	16	11.1%
Two or More Races	22	11	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.8%	85.2%	4.3%

Schools Near Sherwood Global Studies Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherwood Global Studies Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	3859 Chamberlain Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3095	128	11	11.9	85.2%	16 (12.5%)	76 (59.4%)	17 (13.3%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.6%)	26.3	1078^th of 1486 public elementary schools	27.5%		28.6	1010^th of 1470 public elementary schools	31.3%	68			27.3	64.3	27.8	15.8		14.3	21.4	22.2			27.8				$22,001	$4,857	$17,143
New Branches Charter Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	3662 Poinsettia Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	New Branches Charter Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(616) 243-6221	358	22	16.1	83.5%	32 (8.9%)	184 (51.4%)	90 (25.1%)	24 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.8%)	19.1	1176^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.4	1048^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.7%	128	54.5	36.4	17.8	15.4	22.2	34.1	25.0	28.9			12.2	27.3	16.7	54.5			$11,764	$2,664	$9,100
Bowen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4483 Kalamazoo Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 455-5220	365	25	14.7	80.8%	63 (17.3%)	127 (34.8%)	34 (9.3%)	110 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.5%)	49.1	711^th of 1486 public elementary schools	52.2%		43.9	786^th of 1470 public elementary schools	46.5%	75			53.5	42.6	45.5			47.7	32.7	40.0			38.2		7.4		$13,153	$2,549	$10,603
KenOSha Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1353 Van Auken St SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2696	123	6	19.8	85.4%	10 (8.1%)	77 (62.6%)	24 (19.5%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.5%)	15.5	1243^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	16.4%		18.5	1182^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	19.6%	61			19.2	31.3	26.7			11.1	16.7				25.0				$16,235	$4,357	$11,878
Meadowlawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4939 Burgis Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 534-4608	378	22	16.8	84.4%	70 (18.5%)	125 (33.1%)	70 (18.5%)	86 (22.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.6%)	42.2	816^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.1%		29.6	995^th of 1470 public elementary schools	32.3%	179			47.9	49.1	30.4			48.0	40.4	23.9			21.7		8.7		$13,778	$1,892	$11,887
Vista Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	711 32nd St SE	Grand Rapids	49548	Kent County	Vista Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 246-6920	605	44	13.8	93.4%	57 (9.4%)	161 (26.6%)	338 (55.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.4%)	23.3	1115^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.0%		40.2	851^st of 1470 public elementary schools	42.1%	264	35.1	13.5	26.0	31.3	35.8	24.3	30.1	34.2	31.8	8.8	18.6	23.3	14.7	18.9	4.4	10.8	$14,424	$3,203	$11,221
Challenger Elementary	Public	K-5	2475 52nd St SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 698-2524	341	24	14.2	79.2%	62 (18.2%)	144 (42.2%)	57 (16.7%)	39 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.4%)	44.2	778^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.6%		35.4	915^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.8%	137			42.1	46.7	52.7			38.7	25.0	30.0			33.3		15.0		$13,182	$2,603	$10,580
Brookwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5465 Kalamazoo Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 455-0030	349	22	15.7	73.1%	78 (22.3%)	140 (40.1%)	48 (13.8%)	45 (12.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.3%)	40.7	836^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.7%		40.1	853^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	42.0%	17			34.0	41.4	40.0			27.7	41.4	34.5			30.9		16.4		$15,635	$2,294	$13,341
Central Kelloggsville Elementary	Public	3-5	4625 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49548	Kent County	Kelloggsville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 532-1580	483	24	19.8	88.6%	82 (17.0%)	146 (30.2%)	181 (37.5%)	33 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.5%)	13.2	1279^th of 1486 public elementary schools	13.9%		13.3	1257^th of 1470 public elementary schools	14.5%	22			11.7	25.3	19.9			18.4	15.2	10.3			26.9		6.4		$13,303	$2,164	$11,139
Ridgemoor Park Montessori	Public	PK, KG-6	2555 Inverness Rd SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-5321	132	9	15.1	43.2%	79 (59.8%)	20 (15.2%)	15 (11.4%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.1%)	45.6	758^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.0%		52.8	649^th of 1470 public elementary schools	55.9%	109			42.3	29.4	47.6			38.5		23.8			52.4		14.3		$18,178	$3,755	$14,423

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Global Studies Academy

What district is Sherwood Global Studies Academy in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

How many students attend Sherwood Global Studies Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Sherwood Global Studies Academy.

What schools do graduates of Sherwood Global Studies Academy attend?

Students who attend Sherwood Global Studies Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alger Middle School
Middle : Blandford School
Middle : Center for Economicology
Middle : John Ball Park Zoo School
High : City MiddleHigh
High : Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
High : Innovation Central High
High : Ottawa Hills High School

What is the racial makeup of Sherwood Global Studies Academy?

Students at Sherwood Global Studies Academy are 59% African American, 13% Hispanic, 13% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Sherwood Global Studies Academy a good school?

Sherwood Global Studies Academy ranks 1078^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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