Sherman Elementary School
- Sherman Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Sherman Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #258 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 20% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 4% | 23% |
| White | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | FAIRFAX CO PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherman Elementary School is Langley High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cooper Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kent Gardens Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Lean Kent Gardens Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 965 students
1.0 miles
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703)394-5600 1.0 PK-6 965 - Mc Lean Langley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1989 students
1.0 miles
6520 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703)287-2700 1.0 9-12 1989 - Mc Lean Mclean High School Grades: 9-12 | 2069 students
1.0 miles
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703)714-5700 1.0 9-12 2069 - Mc Lean Churchill Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 794 students
1.1 miles
7100 Churchill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703)288-8400 1.1 PK-6 794 - Mc Lean Chesterbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 679 students
1.5 miles
1753 Kirby Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703)714-8200 1.5 PK-6 679
School Reviews
| 5 Great little school. Very highly recommend. Test scores are really high. The school has an active PTA and there is a lot of parent involvement, because McLean is a wealthy suburb with a lot of parents who have graduate degrees and professional jobs. The building just was renovated in 2009. The teachers are excellent, although there has been huge teacher turnover in the last few years. One downside is the school sometimes has to have split classes because it's such a small school. Usually they have 2 classes of each grade, but sometimes there will be a 4th and 5th grade combined class where 1 teacher teaches both grades in the same classroom, along with one 4th grade-only class and one 5th grade-only class. Some kids do fine with that but others do not, so some parents do not like split classes. Also, the Franklin Sherman students who qualify for GT (Gifted and Talented program) go to the Haycock Elementary school starting in 3rd grade. Franklin Sherman still has a GT enrichment teacher, but budget cuts have forced them to reduce her hours. - Posted by Parent - comed |
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