Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sherman School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Sherman School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sherman School is ranked #245 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sherman School?
245 students attend Sherman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sherman School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman School?
Sherman School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sherman School offer ?
Sherman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
