Summary:
The city of Sherman, Texas is home to 10 schools that are part of the Sherman Independent School District (ISD), which serves students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 792 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating there is room for improvement in academic performance across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Fairview Elementary ranks the highest statewide among the elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and the highest proficiency rates in reading and science for 5th grade students. At the middle school level, Piner Middle has the highest statewide ranking and the highest proficiency rates in Algebra I. As the only high school in the district, Sherman High School stands out with a 94.1% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, though its proficiency rates on end-of-course exams are generally lower than the state average.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other metrics across the schools in the district, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower proficiency rates on state assessments. Additionally, the high proficiency rates in Algebra I at Piner Middle School suggest the district is doing a good job of preparing students for more advanced coursework in high school, but the low proficiency rates in certain subject areas and grade levels across the district point to a need for targeted interventions and support to help struggling students improve their academic performance.
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