Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 87 William Sherman ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 87 William Sherman serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.3 square miles in New York, NY, where most students are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is within 0.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 87 William Sherman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 87 William Sherman's student population of 751 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
751 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 87 William Sherman ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 87 William Sherman is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 87 William Sherman's ranking?
P.s. 87 William Sherman is ranked #287 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 87 William Sherman often compared to?
P.s. 87 William Shermanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 87 William Sherman?
751 students attend P.s. 87 William Sherman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 87 William Sherman students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 87 William Sherman?
P.s. 87 William Sherman has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 87 William Sherman offer ?
P.s. 87 William Sherman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 87 William Sherman part of?
P.s. 87 William Sherman is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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