Sherman Elementary School (Closed 2023)

212 Ne North St
Grass Valley, OR 97029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
136 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(15-16)
65-69%
43%
(15-16)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
(15-16)
4%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
9%
23%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
86%
63%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
6%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OR state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
136 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Sherman County School District.

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