Sherman Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Sherman Elementary School

1909 Mckee St
Houston, TX 77009

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Bottom 50%

Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: Bottom 50% in TX
: 45% (Top 50%)
: 39% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

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Sherman Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

478 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Sherman Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Sherman Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Sherman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sherman Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

#4683 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Sherman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

45%

41%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

39%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

25-29%

46%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sherman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

89%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

13%

White

25%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.20

0.64

This chart displays the diversity score of Sherman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

99%

57%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Houston Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherman Elementary School's ranking?

Sherman Elementary School is ranked #4683 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Sherman Elementary School often compared to?

Sherman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ketelsen Elementary School, Looscan Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?

478 students attend Sherman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Sherman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?

Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?

Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?

Sherman Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

In what neighborhood is Sherman Elementary School located?

Sherman Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: Bottom 50%
: 45% (Top 50%)
: 39% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education