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Sherman Middle School

Sherman Middle School is a public middle school in Madison, WI, serving grades 6–8, rated D-, with 400 students and an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 44% in Social Studies, 36% in Writing and 35% in Reading.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
400
Students per teacher
11:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies44%
Writing36%
Reading35%
English Language Arts34%
Science30%
Math27%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic31%
White29%
Black24%
Two or more races10%
Asian6%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-4.5%
Prior-year enrollment
419

Homes assigned to this school

6,524 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Sherman Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1610 Ruskin St, Madison, WI 53704
Phone
(608) 204-2100
Website
madison.k12.wi.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
550852002435
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School district

Madison Metropolitan School District

Common questions

About Sherman Middle School

How is Sherman Middle School rated?

Sherman Middle School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Madison Metropolitan School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Sherman Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Sherman Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 44% in Social Studies, 36% in Writing, 35% in Reading, 34% in English Language Arts, 30% in Science and 27% in Math.

What grades does Sherman Middle School serve?

Sherman Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Sherman Middle School?

400 students attend Sherman Middle School, down from 419 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.

Which homes are assigned to Sherman Middle School?

TopHap matches 6,524 residential properties to Sherman Middle School in and around Madison. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Sherman Middle School in?

Sherman Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District, which reports 54 schools, 25,155 students and $17,414 of spending per student.