Top Rankings
Sherman ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,719 students in Sherman ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sherman ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
7,719 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
575 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sherman ISD School District, which is ranked #738 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#746 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
69 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
233 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,396 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
53%
# Black Students
935 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
2,573 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
33%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
508 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
357
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
572
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
546
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
578
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
586
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
590
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
568
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
520
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
578
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
594
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
631
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
620
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
521
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
458
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,177 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,422 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,177
$13,640
Spending / Student
$19,422
$14,384
Best Sherman ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Henry W Sory Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Binkley Park Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6650
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Sherman High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2907 W Travis St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6440
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,129 students
Rank: #55.
Piner Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 W Pecan
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Taylor St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6580
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6580
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 S Travis St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6700
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunset Blvd
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6595
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6595
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Percy W Neblett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Gallagher
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6670
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1010.
Crutchfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Dewey Ave
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6565
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6565
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1111.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 E Gallagher Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 E College St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Grades: PK
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Grades: PK
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
2201 E Lamar
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherman ISD School District?
Sherman ISD School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,719 students.
What is the rank of Sherman ISD School District?
Sherman ISD School District is ranked #738 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman ISD School District?
44% of Sherman ISD School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherman ISD School District?
Sherman ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sherman ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,422 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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