Serving 527 students in grades 4-6, Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Emma E Sherman Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma E Sherman Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma E Sherman Elementary School's ranking?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School is ranked #2897 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Emma E Sherman Elementary School often compared to?
Emma E Sherman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David B Crane Elementary School, Floyd S Winslow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
527 students attend Emma E Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Emma E Sherman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma E Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma E Sherman Elementary School part of?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School is part of Rush-Henrietta Central School District.
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