Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry W Sory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry W Sory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry W Sory Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Henry W Sory Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry W Sory Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6645 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry W Sory Elementary School's ranking?
Henry W Sory Elementary School is ranked #6645 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Henry W Sory Elementary School often compared to?
Henry W Sory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Crutchfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Henry W Sory Elementary School?
523 students attend Henry W Sory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Henry W Sory Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry W Sory Elementary School?
Henry W Sory Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry W Sory Elementary School offer ?
Henry W Sory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry W Sory Elementary School part of?
Henry W Sory Elementary School is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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