Serving 290 students in grades 7-8, Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School's student population of 290 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3474 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School's ranking?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School is ranked #3474 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School often compared to?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitesboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School?
290 students attend Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School offer ?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School part of?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School is part of Sherrill City School District.
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