Sherwood Elementary School
Sherwood Elementary School serves 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sherwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 603 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 603 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #154 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 33% |
| White | 44% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sherwood Elementary School is Success Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Phenix City Intermediate School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fox Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Fox Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 325 students10
1.3 miles
600 38th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2723 1.3 PK-5 325 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 711 students10
1.3 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160 1.3 K-5 711 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Math: 38% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-7 | 1,055 student10
1.3 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744 1.3 6-7 1,055 - Phenix City Success Academy Alternative School Grades: PK-12
1.3 miles
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876 1.3 PK-12 n/a - Columbus Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 302 students10
1.7 miles
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702 1.7 K-5 302
School Reviews
| 5 3/23/2019 I love this school and I miss it so much - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kamryn Hammock |
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