Sherman Elementary School
Sherman Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sherman Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sherman Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #660 out of 2221 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 29% |
| Black | 7% | 15% |
| White | 35% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roselle Park Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sherman Elementary School is Abraham Clark High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Victor Mravlag School No. 21 (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elizabeth Victor Mravlag School No. 21 Math: 46% | Reading: 68%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 612 students10
0.4 miles
132 Shelley Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850 0.4 PK-8 612 - Roselle Harrison Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-4 | 323 students10
0.5 miles
310 Harrison Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052 0.5 1-4 323 - Roselle Kindergarten Success Academy Grades: K | 201 students
0.7 miles
150 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040 0.7 K 201 - Roselle Park Robert Gordon Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 273 students10
0.7 miles
59 West Grant Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-2285 0.7 PK-5 273 - Roselle Park Roselle Park Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 504 students10
0.7 miles
57 W Grant Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1634 0.7 6-8 504
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