Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Sherman Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sherman Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
236 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
