Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Sherman Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Sherman Ave Elementary serves the northeast part of Vicksburg, MS, covering an area of approximately 36.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherman Avenue Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sherman Avenue Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Black
83%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sherman Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood Elementary School, Bovina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Sherman Avenue Elementary School?
360 students attend Sherman Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sherman Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman Avenue Elementary School?
Sherman Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherman Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherman Avenue Elementary School part of?
Sherman Avenue Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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