Sherman School
Tel:
(401)734-3565
- Sherman School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- Sherman School's student population of 341 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherman School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherman School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #86 out of 284 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | 4% | 8% |
| White | 81% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warwick School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherman School is Pilgrim High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Warwick Veterans Junior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hoxsie School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warwick Hoxsie School Grades: K-6 | 312 students
0.8 miles
55 Glenwood Drive
Warwick, RI 02889
(401)734-3555 0.8 K-6 312 - Warwick Holden School Grades: K-6 | 223 students
1.0 miles
61 Hoxsie Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401)734-3455 1.0 K-6 223 - Warwick Warwick Veterans Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 868 students
1.2 miles
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401)734-3200 1.2 7-8 868 - Warwick Oakland Beach School Grades: PK-6 | 378 students
1.4 miles
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401)734-3420 1.4 PK-6 378 - Warwick Lippitt School Grades: K-6 | 264 students
1.5 miles
30 Almy Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401)734-3240 1.5 K-6 264
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