Sherman Elementary School vs. Ketelsen Elementary School
Should you attend Sherman Elementary School or Ketelsen Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ketelsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ketelsen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
478 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4683 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3347 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
71
41
Kindergarten Students
49
51
Grade 1 Students
77
49
Grade 2 Students
83
67
Grade 3 Students
62
65
Grade 4 Students
70
70
Grade 5 Students
66
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
89%
94%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.20
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
