Excellent
#221 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 12% in state
Sherman Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Mclean, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
6633 Brawner St, Mclean, VA 22101
- Math 89% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Elementary score 88% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 88% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,282,800
Median rent
$3,407/mo
College educated
85.9%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 1,006 | Compare → |
| St John the Beloved AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Churchill Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| The Langley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 452 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #39 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Elementary
Sherman Elementary is a public elementary school in Mclean, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Elementary
What grades does Sherman Elementary serve?
Sherman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sherman Elementary?
Sherman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Elementary rank in VA?
Sherman Elementary ranks #221 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Sherman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Elementary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherman Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Elementary?
5.7% of students at Sherman 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (703) 506-7900
- Area population (ZIP 22101)
- 31,306
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 22101; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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