Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherman School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherman School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
2%
9%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman School's ranking?
Sherman School is ranked #109 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Sherman School often compared to?
Sherman Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warwick Neck School, Greenwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Sherman School?
307 students attend Sherman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sherman School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman School?
Sherman School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherman School offer ?
Sherman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman School part of?
Sherman School is part of Warwick School District.
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