Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sherard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
76%
47%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Sherard Elementary School?
125 students attend Sherard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sherard Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherard Elementary School?
Sherard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherard Elementary School offer ?
Sherard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sherard Elementary School part of?
Sherard Elementary School is part of Coahoma County School District.
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