Sherman School
Tel:
(401) 734-3565
Sherman School serves 324 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sherman School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sherman School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sherman School is ranked within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sherman School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 287 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 25% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 78% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warwick School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 325 students
0.8 miles
55 Glenwood Drive
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3555 0.8 K-6 325 - Warwick Holden School Grades: K-6 | 199 students
1.0 miles
61 Hoxsie Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3455 1.0 K-6 199 - Warwick Warwick Veterans Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 848 students
1.2 miles
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200 1.2 7-8 848 - Warwick Oakland Beach School Grades: PK-6 | 395 students
1.4 miles
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420 1.4 PK-6 395 - Warwick Lippitt School Grades: K-6 | 271 students
1.5 miles
30 Almy Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3240 1.5 K-6 271
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