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Henry W Sory Elementary School vs. Wakefield Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Henry W Sory Elementary School
120 Binkley Park Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wakefield Elementary School
400 Sunset Blvd
Sherman, TX 75092
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Henry W Sory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Wakefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry W Sory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wakefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
523 students
330 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henry W Sory Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wakefield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry W Sory Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wakefield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henry W Sory Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wakefield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henry W Sory Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sherman Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sherman Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5507 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#5750 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Henry W Sory Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wakefield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry W Sory Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry W Sory Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Henry W Sory Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wakefield Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
85
59
Grade 1 Students
86
54
Grade 2 Students
91
59
Grade 3 Students
92
68
Grade 4 Students
82
41
Grade 5 Students
87
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Henry W Sory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wakefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henry W Sory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wakefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henry W Sory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wakefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Henry W Sory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wakefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Henry W Sory Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wakefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sherman Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henry W Sory Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wakefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henry W Sory Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wakefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henry W Sory Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wakefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sherman Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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