The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (12-13)
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)3%
5%
Black
(12-13)92%
17%
White
(12-13)5%
74%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Louis City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center?
198 students attend Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center offer ?
Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center part of?
Sherman Elementary Comm. Ed. Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
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