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%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
86%
47%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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