Sherman Elementary School
Tel:
(304)837-8310
- Sherman Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Sherman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sherman Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherman Elementary School is Sherman High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sherman Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashford-rumble Elementary School (5.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seth Sherman High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 424 students
1.6 miles
10008 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304)837-3301 1.6 9-12 424 - Seth Sherman Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 214 students
1.6 miles
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304)837-3694 1.6 7-8 214 - Ashford Ashford-rumble Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 198 students
5.8 miles
1649 Ashford Nellis Road
Ashford, WV 25009
(304)836-5381 5.8 PK-6 198 - Charleston Chesapeake Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 164 students
7.6 miles
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304)949-1121 7.6 PK-5 164 - Belle Midland Trail Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 226 students
7.7 miles
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304)949-1823 7.7 PK-5 226
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