Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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)
(18-19)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sherman Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yick Wo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
285 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherman Elementary School located?
Sherman Elementary School is located in the Union Street neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
School Reviews
5 8/19/2021
I love this school.
5 8/18/2020
Our new principal is caring, thorough, and gets things done. And the teachers are invaluable. I have been happy since my child started at Sherman in Kindergarten and will now enter third grade. Academics are solid and all the teachers go the extra mile. In fact, this past Spring, since we started online learning because of Covid, my child's teacher went to each of her student's home to write on the sidewalk, in front of our homes, Hi, I miss you! Also, great PTA!
2 11/12/2014
New principal is more interested in increasing test scores instead of actually teaching the children skills. All teaching is geared for academic testing that happens during the year. High turnaround of teachers - this past school year saw a loss of about half their staff. Also special education in this school is overlooked. One of the classrooms was closed due to not being able to find an appropriate teacher. Not much in diversity in this school - either Caucasian or Asian.
5 11/4/2007
The school has very stringent academics and good quality music and extracurriculars and principal. We were disappointed with the first grade teacher Jeremiah Jeffries because he was very lazy. Except for that, it is a very good school.
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