Sherman Ave Elementary School

2145 Sherman Ave.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Sherman Ave Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherman Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Sherman Ave Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sherman Ave Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
(16-17)
10-14%
37%
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(16-17)
20-24%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherman Ave Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
4%
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Black
86%
47%
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White
10%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Sherman Ave Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherman Ave Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherman Ave Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sherman Ave Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Ave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood Elementary School, Bovina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Sherman Ave Elementary School?
360 students attend Sherman Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sherman Ave Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Ave Elementary School?
Sherman Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherman Ave Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sherman Ave Elementary School part of?
Sherman Ave Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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