Needs Improvement
#843 of 863 schools in MS
Sherman Ave Elementary
Elementary School · Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Vicksburg, MS
A Vicksburg Warren School Dist elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2145 Sherman Ave., Vicksburg, MS 39183
- Math 12% proficient (2016)
- Reading 22% proficient (2016)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Ave Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 38 points since 2013, to 17% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherman Ave Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,958
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic SchooPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Elem-vicksburg Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Beechwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Porters Chapel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vicksburg Warren School Dist
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman Ave Elementary is listed in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Ave Elementary
Sherman Ave Elementary is a public elementary school in Vicksburg, MS, part of Vicksburg Warren School Dist, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Ave Elementary
What grades does Sherman Ave Elementary serve?
Sherman Ave Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Sherman Ave Elementary?
Sherman Ave Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Ave Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Ave Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Ave Elementary rank in MS?
Sherman Ave Elementary ranks #843 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Sherman Ave Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Ave Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Ave Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Ave Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Sherman Ave Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherman Ave Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Ave Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherman Ave Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Ave Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sherman Ave Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (601) 638-2409
- Area population (ZIP 39183)
- 13,419
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 39183; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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