Best Public Schools in Sherman, NY

Summary:

The city of Sherman, New York is home to two schools: Sherman Elementary School and Sherman High School, both part of the Sherman Central School District. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population and relatively low student-teacher ratios, they also exhibit distinct strengths and areas for improvement.

At the elementary level, Sherman Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in several grade levels for both English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Sherman High School boasts an impressive 94.2% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. However, the high school also faces challenges, such as a 5.7% dropout rate and a 28.9% chronic absenteeism rate, which are areas for potential improvement.

When it comes to resource allocation, Sherman High School spends $18,425 per student, while Sherman Elementary School spends $15,704 per student. This difference in spending, coupled with the similar student-teacher ratios, raises questions about how resources are prioritized within the Sherman Central School District. Overall, the data provides a nuanced understanding of the educational landscape in Sherman, New York, highlighting both strengths and areas for growth across the two schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherman High School	Public	7-12	127 Park St	Sherman	14781	Chautauqua County	Sherman Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 761-6121	198	22	9.0	47.5%	190 (96.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	70.4	319^th of 1228 public high schools	74.0%		64.2	426^th of 1190 public high schools	64.2%	107	72.7	72.7	91.7	90.6	68.4	82.1	75.0	88.5	92.0					46.9	44.4					53.3	43.8	46.4	98.9	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.9	99.5	100.0	$18,425	$2,812	$15,612
Sherman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	127 Park St	Sherman	14781	Chautauqua County	Sherman Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 761-6121	238	26	9.2	54.6%	229 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	52.3	1098^th of 2439 public elementary schools	55.0%		65.1	791^st of 2434 public elementary schools	67.5%	307										40.7	58.6	31.0	40.7			48.2	58.6	67.9	48.2				96.4	97.7	99.5	99.5	99.5	97.7	99.1	99.1	$15,704	$3,424	$12,280

Cities Near Sherman

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Panama	8 mi	2	173^rd
Mayville	8.07 mi	3	155^th
Ripley	9.51 mi	1	551^st
Clymer	9.62 mi	1
Bemus Point	10.75 mi	2	274^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.