Sherman Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(304) 837-8310
Sherman Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sherman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sherman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.04, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #204 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boone County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Sherman Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Seth Sherman High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 431 students10
1.6 miles
10008 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3301 1.6 9-12 431 - Seth Sherman Junior High School Math: 28% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 290 students10
1.6 miles
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694 1.6 6-8 290 - Ashford Ashford-rumble Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 170 students10
5.8 miles
1649 Ashford Nellis Road
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381 5.8 PK-5 170 - Charleston Chesapeake Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 155 students10
7.6 miles
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121 7.6 PK-5 155 - Belle Midland Trail Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 230 students10
7.7 miles
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823 7.7 PK-5 230
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