Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Sherman Ave Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Sherman Ave Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Sherman Ave Elementary School?
394 students attend Sherman Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sherman Ave Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Ave Elementary School?
Sherman Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherman Ave Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sherman Ave Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
