Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

The Sherman Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Fairview Elementary leading the way in state assessment proficiency, while others struggle to meet benchmarks.

Among the top-performing schools in the district, Fairview Elementary stands out with exceptional reading and math proficiency, as well as the highest 5th-grade science proficiency rate. Similarly, Piner Middle excels in 8th-grade math and Algebra I, while also boasting the lowest dropout rate in the district. At the high school level, Sherman High School maintains a strong 94.1% four-year graduation rate, outperforming its peers.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, particularly in reading, math, and science proficiency. This disparity appears to be correlated with socioeconomic status, as schools with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have lower academic achievement. Additionally, the district's alternative schools face unique challenges, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high schools.