Serving 581 students in grades 4-6, Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma E Sherman Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
581 students attend Emma E Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Emma E Sherman Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma E Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma E Sherman Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
