Sherman Middle

sherman.madison.k12.wi.us/

400 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherman Middle School, located on the north side of Madison, Wisconsin, is a key institution within the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a diverse neighborhood and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. As part of the broader Madison public school system, Sherman emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its efforts to foster an inclusive culture that celebrates its diverse student body. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs, Sherman Middle aims to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school focuses on equity and personalized learning, striving to meet the unique needs of every learner while maintaining strong connections with local families and the wider Madison community.

400

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	122
Black	96
Asian	25
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Hispanic
122 (30.6%)
White
115 (28.8%)
Black
96 (24.1%)
Two or More
40 (10.0%)
Asian
25 (6.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-2100
Website:	http://sherman.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 135