Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sherman County School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman County School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherman County School's student population of 248 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherman County School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman County School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman County School's ranking?
Sherman County School is ranked #237 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherman County School?
The graduation rate of Sherman County School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sherman County School?
248 students attend Sherman County School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sherman County School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman County School?
Sherman County School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherman County School offer ?
Sherman County School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherman County School part of?
Sherman County School is part of Sherman County SD School District.
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