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#434 of 990 schools in CT
Top 44% in state
Sherman School
Elementary School · Sherman School District · Sherman, CT
An elementary school in Sherman, CT where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 Route 37 East, Sherman, CT 06784
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sherman School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,313
Median home value
$518,600
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Noble Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–5 | 4.2 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Hill and Plain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–2 | 4.5 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sherman School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman School is listed in Sherman School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman School
Sherman School is a public elementary school in Sherman, CT, part of Sherman School District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman School
What grades does Sherman School serve?
Sherman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sherman School?
Sherman School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman School rank in CT?
Sherman School ranks #434 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sherman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sherman School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sherman School a charter school?
No, Sherman School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman School a Title I school?
No, Sherman School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (860) 355-3793
- Area population (ZIP 06784)
- 3,525
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 59.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06784; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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