The Sherman School is a school district and public elementary and middle school of Sherman, Connecticut. It opened in 1937 as a consolidation of various schools; the community voted to consolidate on April 18, 1936.
Serving 229 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherman School's student population of 229 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Motto
“Fail Forward”
School Rankings
Sherman School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
46%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman School's ranking?
Sherman School is ranked #193 out of 939 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
229 students attend Sherman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sherman School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherman School part of?
Sherman School is part of Sherman School District.
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