Sherman Middle

Sherman Middle, a mid-sized middle school in Madison, Wisconsin, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, teaches 400 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

Madison Metropolitan School District comprises 53 schools with combined enrollment of 25,155 students; Sherman Middle is among them.

In terms of who attends, Sherman Middle reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 31%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 29% White, 24% Black, 10% multiracial, 6% Asian. By comparison, Dane County as a whole is about 8% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Sherman Middle shows 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Sherman Middle tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Dane County (around 32%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

With demographic context factored in, Sherman Middle sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 40.8%; this one delivers 32.1%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Dane County put median household income runs about $89,975, 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Dane County runs 169 public schools (combined enrollment of about 78,525 students), of which Sherman Middle is one.

Shabazz-City High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Sherman Middle at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 38.5%.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sherman Middle has contracted 14%, going from 466 students in 2018 to 400 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Sherman Middle typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.