Sherman School

Summary:

Sherman School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the town of Sherman, Connecticut, with 264 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and is part of the Regional School District 12, which is ranked 13th out of 158 districts in the state.

Sherman School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 73.1% of 3rd graders, 79.3% of 5th graders, and 79.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 51.4%, and 49.1%, respectively. In mathematics, 80.8% of 3rd graders, 82.8% of 5th graders, and 55.2% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3%, 43.1%, and 38.2%. This academic excellence is coupled with a relatively homogeneous student population, with 82.58% of students identifying as White, and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.27% to 3.2% over the past three school years.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Pembroke School in Danbury School District have more diverse student populations and higher percentages of students from low-income families, with Pembroke School having only 20.49% White students and 51.09% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These schools generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, highlighting the significant academic gap between Sherman School and its neighbors. This disparity raises questions about educational equity and access to high-quality education within the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2 Route 37 East
Sherman, CT 06784

(860) 355-3793

District: Sherman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,662

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherman School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Sherman School ranks better than 88.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman School is 7.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman School is $28,662.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman School 40^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Sherman School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman School 29^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Sherman School in the ranking list.)

Sherman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman School District 13^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sherman School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sherman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	74.67	164^th	570	71.2%
2007	74.30	167^th	568	70.6%
2008	74.85	162^nd	565	71.3%
2009	75.31	157^th	566	72.3%
2010	78.21	122^nd	579	78.9%
2011	74.69	167^th	565	70.4%
2012	71.62	200^th	564	64.5%
2013	72.22	191^st	557	65.7%
2015	63.96	228^th	551	58.6%
2016	71.99	166^th	518	68.0%
2017	74.06	152^nd	519	70.7%
2018	64.79	212^th	532	60.2%
2021	77.86	136^th	538	74.7%
2022	82.87	87^th	490	82.2%
2023	92.22	16^th	491	96.7%
2024	89.20	40^th	497	92.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sherman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	35.63	210^th	296	29.1%
2021	59.27	139^th	327	57.5%
2022	72.22	72^nd	252	71.4%
2023	87.61	9^th	262	96.6%
2024	76.42	50^th	250	80.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sherman School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sherman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	81.50	28^th	248	88.7%
2007	77.54	47^th	250	81.2%
2008	83.91	13^th	252	94.8%
2009	77.83	47^th	255	81.6%
2010	76.83	65^th	268	75.7%
2011	72.64	89^th	269	66.9%
2012	75.31	71^st	272	73.9%
2013	77.91	52^nd	278	81.3%
2018	64.60	100^th	249	59.8%
2019	73.40	77^th	259	70.3%
2021	78.78	63^rd	275	77.1%
2023	90.20	20^th	249	92.0%
2024	86.57	29^th	250	88.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sherman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	33.65	115^th	166	30.7%
2021	65.76	53^rd	175	69.7%
2022	58.47	61^st	151	59.6%
2023	79.21	23^rd	158	85.4%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sherman School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	211	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	214
1989	217	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	218
1990	232	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	236
1991	250	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1992	278	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1993	282	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
1994	300	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	306
1995	344	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	355
1996	344	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	355
1997	383	2	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	400
1998	407	2	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	424
1999	437	2	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	453
2000	436	5	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	452
2001	455	5	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	468
2002	480	6	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	496
2003	480	6	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	496
2004	478	6	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	494
2005	459	4	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	482
2006	468	4	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	484
2007	458	6	9	3	3	n/a	n/a	479
2008	433	6	11	3	3	n/a	n/a	456
2009	437	7	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	458
2010	422	7	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	444
2011	388	1	3	4	0	0	12	408
2012	373	1	1	7	1	0	14	397
2013	359	1	5	7	1	0	10	383
2014	347	0	3	6	0	0	16	372
2015	314	0	5	11	2	0	14	346
2016	310	2	9	3	4	0	5	333
2017	288	1	11	7	4	0	2	313
2018	275	2	7	9	4	0	4	301
2019	254	2	5	10	4	0	4	279
2020	239	2	7	17	5	0	4	274
2021	214	1	5	20	4	0	6	250
2022	220	6	3	19	4	0	9	261
2023	218	5	3	22	0	0	16	264
2024	202	1	2	23	0	0	17	245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	214	22.0	9.7	n/a
1989	218	23.0	9.4	n/a
1990	236	25.0	9.4	n/a
1991	251	25.1	10.0	n/a
1992	281	25.3	11.1	n/a
1993	287	22.4	12.8	0
1994	306	23.9	12.8	0
1995	355	25.3	14.0	0
1996	355	25.3	14.0	0
1997	400	28.6	14.0	0
1998	424	29.5	14.4	0
1999	453	30.4	14.9	1.3
2000	452	33.8	13.4	1.1
2001	468	35.3	13.3	n/a
2002	496	36.7	13.5	0
2003	496	36.7	13.5	0
2004	494	37.8	13.1	0
2005	482	33.5	14.4	n/a
2006	484	35.2	13.8	0
2007	479	33.7	14.2	0
2008	456	37.3	12.2	2.2
2009	458	40.6	12.3	2
2010	444	37.3	11.8	2.9
2011	408	38.6	10.5	6.6
2012	397	37.7	10.5	6.5
2013	383	36.2	10.5	7
2014	372	36.3	10.2	4.6
2015	346	35.0	9.8	5.5
2016	333	31.0	10.7	5.7
2017	313	30.1	10.3	7
2018	301	30.5	9.8	8.3
2019	279	30.5	9.1	4.3
2020	274	31.5	8.6	3.3
2021	250	32.5	7.6	3.2
2022	261	31.5	8.2	2.7
2023	264	31.5	8.3	2.3
2024	245	31.6	7.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	214	22.0	9.7	n/a
1989	218	23.0	9.4	n/a
1990	236	25.0	9.4	n/a
1991	251	25.1	10.0	n/a
1992	281	25.3	11.1	n/a
1993	287	22.4	12.8	0
1994	306	23.9	12.8	0
1995	355	25.3	14.0	0
1996	355	25.3	14.0	0
1997	400	28.6	14.0	0
1998	424	29.5	14.4	0
1999	453	30.4	14.9	1.3
2000	452	33.8	13.4	1.1
2001	468	35.3	13.3	n/a
2002	496	36.7	13.5	0
2003	496	36.7	13.5	0
2004	494	37.8	13.1	0
2005	482	33.5	14.4	n/a
2006	484	35.2	13.8	0
2007	479	33.7	14.2	0
2008	456	37.3	12.2	2.2
2009	458	40.6	12.3	2
2010	444	37.3	11.8	2.9
2011	408	38.6	10.5	6.6
2012	397	37.7	10.5	6.5
2013	383	36.2	10.5	7
2014	372	36.3	10.2	4.6
2015	346	35.0	9.8	5.5
2016	333	31.0	10.7	5.7
2017	313	30.1	10.3	7
2018	301	30.5	9.8	8.3
2019	279	30.5	9.1	4.3
2020	274	31.5	8.6	3.3
2021	250	32.5	7.6	3.2
2022	261	31.5	8.2	2.7
2023	264	31.5	8.3	2.3
2024	245	31.6	7.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherman School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$23,454
2019	$26,293
2020	$26,359
2021	$29,006
2022	$28,822
2023	$28,662

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th of 249 Middle schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)	57.6	83.9	26.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School)	66.7	75	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School District)	66.7	75	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)	57.1	66.7	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School District)	57.1	66.7	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School)	50	45.7	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School District)	50	45.7	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	37.9	8.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School)	74.1	68.8	5.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School District)	74.1	68.8	5.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	264	5.4%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	10	22	120%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	218	14.2%
Two or More Races	4	16	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.3%	2.3%	2%

Schools Near Sherman School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Sherman School	Public	PK, KG-8	2 Route 37 East	Sherman	06784	Fairfield County	Sherman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 355-3793	245	32	7.7		202 (82.4%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	89.2	40^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.0%		92.2	16^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.7%	24	75.9	65.5	73.1		79.3	79.3	80.8		82.8	82.8	55.2	$28,662
Sarah Noble Intermediate School	Public	3-5	25 Sunny Valley Rd.	New Milford	06776	Litchfield County	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 210-4020	754	65	11.5	37.0%	497 (65.9%)	18 (2.4%)	198 (26.3%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	36.4	300^th of 497 public elementary schools	39.6%					(n/a)	51.0			38.4			34.6		35.7			$18,884
Hill And Plain School	Public	PK, KG-2	60 Old Town Park Rd.	New Milford	06776	Litchfield County	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-5430	382	35	10.9	34.3%	215 (56.3%)	5 (1.3%)	127 (33.2%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)								(n/a)												$18,397
Northville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	22 Hipp Rd.	New Milford	06776	Litchfield County	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 355-3713	444	37	12.0	24.5%	308 (69.4%)	11 (2.5%)	105 (23.6%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)												$17,647
The Burnham School	Public	K-5	80 Main St.	Bridgewater	06752	Litchfield County	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-5559	72	9	8.4	19.4%	65 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)												$32,524
Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-2	24 Gillotti Rd.	New Fairfield	06812	Fairfield County	New Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 312-5940	504	43	11.8	14.1%	387 (76.8%)	10 (2.0%)	83 (16.5%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)								(n/a)												$18,091
Meeting House Hill School	Public	3-5	24 Gillotti Rd.	New Fairfield	06812	Fairfield County	New Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 312-5905	435	38	11.4	18.6%	337 (77.5%)	8 (1.8%)	72 (16.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	74.3	150^th of 497 public elementary schools	69.8%		78.9	121^st of 491 public elementary schools	75.4%	29	69.3		57.6	66.2	63.6		64.0	72.6	65.7			$21,441
Candlewood Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Candlewood Lake Road	Brookfield	06804	Fairfield County	Brookfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 775-7675	1,107	83	13.3	25.7%	738 (66.7%)	47 (4.2%)	209 (18.9%)	89 (8.0%)	18 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)								(n/a)	61.1		50.3	62.3	60.0		57.7	65.0	38.3
Booth Free School	Public	K-5	14 South St.	Roxbury	06783	Litchfield County	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-9391	85	9	9.5	18.8%	77 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)												$34,715
Pembroke School	Public	K-5	34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.	Danbury	06811	Fairfield County	Danbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 797-4751	380	30	12.7	56.8%	87 (22.9%)	31 (8.2%)	218 (57.4%)	26 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	12.3	419^th of 497 public elementary schools	15.7%		9.8	433^rd of 491 public elementary schools	11.8%	14	28.1			18.6	24.6				24.6			$17,009

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman School

What is the racial makeup of Sherman School?

Students at Sherman School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Sherman School a good school?

Yes. Sherman School ranks in the top 8.0% of Connecticut elementary schools.

What district is Sherman School in?

Sherman School District

How many students attend Sherman School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Sherman School.

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