Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
22%
Black
(15-16)n/a
2%
White
(15-16)87%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OR state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
136 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Sherman County School District.
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