Sherwood Elementary School vs. Handley School
Should I attend Sherwood Elementary School or Handley 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
Top Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Handley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Sherwood Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Handley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
546 students
283 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#36 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
70-74%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
80-84%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
218
49
Grade 1 Students
164
53
Grade 2 Students
164
45
Grade 3 Students
-
45
Grade 4 Students
-
52
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
16%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
20%
39%
% White
46%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%