3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Sherard Elementary School serves 125 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Sherard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Sherard Elementary School's student population of 125 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
125 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherard Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sherard Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
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Black
76%
48%
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White
19%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherard Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Sherard Elementary School?

125 students attend Sherard Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Sherard Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherard Elementary School?

Sherard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sherard Elementary School offer ?

Sherard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Sherard Elementary School part of?

Sherard Elementary School is part of Coahoma County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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