Sherman School vs. Riverfield School
Should I attend Sherman School or Riverfield 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverfield School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#17 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
79
Grade 1 Students
77
50
Grade 2 Students
67
57
Grade 3 Students
58
63
Grade 4 Students
63
69
Grade 5 Students
78
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%