Sherman Elementary School vs. Dry Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Sherman Elementary School or Dry Ridge Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Dry Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dry Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
418 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#561 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
26
Kindergarten Students
78
67
Grade 1 Students
64
58
Grade 2 Students
61
52
Grade 3 Students
62
68
Grade 4 Students
54
56
Grade 5 Students
73
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
3%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
83%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%