Henry W Sory Elementary

Summary:

Henry W Sory Elementary is a public elementary school in Sherman, Texas, serving 548 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Sherman Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 792 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henry W Sory Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.53% White, 11.68% African American, 21.53% Hispanic, 8.58% Asian, and 10.22% two or more races. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency (44.05%) was higher than the district average (34.33%), its 5th-grade reading proficiency (42.86%) was lower than both the state (53.96%) and district (42.12%) averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.98% to 73.99%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Henry W Sory Elementary generally performs better than Dillingham Elementary and Washington Elementary, which have lower STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. However, it lags behind Fairview Elementary, which has higher academic performance and a higher statewide ranking. The school's declining statewide ranking and varied subgroup performance suggest areas for improvement, while its relatively low student-teacher ratio indicates the need to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 120 Binkley Park Dr
       Sherman, TX  75092


(903) 891-6650

District: Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2899th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,028 Help


Students who attend Henry W Sory Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Piner Middle
High:    Sherman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Compare Details Henry W Sory Elementary ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Henry W Sory Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (21.8%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry W Sory Elementary is 12.4. 4 elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry W Sory Elementary is $10,028, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry W Sory Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry W Sory Elementary 2899th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Henry W Sory Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sherman Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Independent School District (Isd) 792nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry W Sory Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 68.74 1176th 3884 69.7%
2010 75.54 748th 3937 81.0%
2011 64.19 1551st 4095 62.1%
2012 67.16 1302nd 4206 69.0%
2013 77.40 781st 4221 81.5%
2014 78.06 813th 4260 80.9%
2015 75.70 974th 4320 77.5%
2016 74.20 1031st 4286 75.9%
2017 64.70 1263rd 4329 70.8%
2018 58.70 1543rd 4359 64.6%
2019 52.43 1899th 4479 57.6%
2021 56.01 1726th 4578 62.3%
2022 16.41 4135th 4581 9.7%
2023 38.64 2885th 4647 37.9%
2024 38.48 2899th 4675 38.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.22 722nd 1046 31.0%
2019 34.74 790th 1112 29.0%
2022 9.33 975th 1004 2.9%
2023 29.66 846th 1099 23.0%
2024 24.78 932nd 1114 16.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.46 1624th 3226 49.7%
2019 59.42 1106th 3333 66.8%
2021 47.82 1589th 3446 53.9%
2022 24.21 3021st 3487 13.4%
2023 45.26 1935th 3556 45.6%
2024 50.26 1630th 3638 55.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.60 715th 3558 79.9%
2019 28.51 2934th 3684 20.4%
2021 49.61 1451st 3799 61.8%
2022 21.17 3620th 3952 8.4%
2023 42.95 2084th 4086 49.0%
2024 54.85 1577th 4261 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 1408th 4264 67.0%
2019 54.89 1715th 4309 60.2%
2021 63.23 1207th 4451 72.9%
2022 18.18 4123rd 4477 7.9%
2023 48.09 2303rd 4521 49.1%
2024 49.06 2252nd 4560 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.99 1381st 4306 67.9%
2019 44.04 2422nd 4348 44.3%
2021 51.01 1974th 4499 56.1%
2022 13.70 4281st 4561 6.1%
2023 38.81 2859th 4588 37.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 969th 3106 68.8%
2019 56.23 1727th 3184 45.8%
2021 52.70 1673rd 3006 44.3%
2022 29.82 2493rd 2958 15.7%
2023 51.30 1865th 2980 37.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.26 1605th 4240 62.1%
2019 59.37 1373rd 4295 68.0%
2021 52.28 1682nd 4331 61.2%
2022 21.22 4012th 4461 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.75 1795th 4319 58.4%
2019 59.73 1473rd 4357 66.2%
2021 59.53 1513th 4498 66.4%
2022 21.94 3873rd 4563 15.1%
2023 40.48 2728th 4585 40.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.89 994th 1005 1.1%
2019 2.35 996th 1009 1.3%
2023 31.35 821st 1015 19.1%
2024 18.11 939th 1035 9.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 1176th 2483 52.6%
2019 37.72 1646th 2515 34.6%
2021 80.54 233rd 2444 90.5%
2022 47.35 1187th 2421 51.0%
2023 51.49 1017th 2443 58.4%
2024 58.22 841st 2421 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 1827th 4168 56.2%
2019 58.13 1494th 4188 64.3%
2021 46.90 2134th 4329 50.7%
2022 18.69 4005th 4376 8.5%
2023 39.68 2778th 4401 36.9%
2024 38.94 2817th 4431 36.4%
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Rank History for White students at Henry W Sory Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.31 1245th 3127 60.2%
2019 44.46 1831st 3142 41.7%
2021 40.14 1929th 3082 37.4%
2022 8.45 3009th 3082 2.4%
2023 21.53 2692nd 3106 13.3%
2024 28.59 2455th 3078 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Henry W Sory Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, May 15, 2015

Open Quote Excellent teachers, beautiful facilities, welcoming and safe environment. The Principal has built this school to be the BEST! It's the closest you have to a private school in a public school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Henry W Sory Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 308 53 15 175 22 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 325 52 15 190 27 n/a n/a 0 609
2011 330 44 12 218 11 0 18 0 633
2012 311 47 11 208 10 0 18 0 605
2013 305 47 13 152 11 0 25 0 553
2014 307 48 13 188 9 0 39 0 604
2015 292 46 19 186 12 0 38 0 593
2016 265 41 20 190 13 0 47 0 576
2017 276 60 13 190 12 1 53 0 605
2018 278 66 20 195 10 2 51 0 622
2019 273 64 19 209 10 2 47 0 624
2020 306 53 18 205 7 4 48 0 641
2021 304 59 30 237 10 3 49 0 692
2022 283 53 37 215 10 0 54 0 652
2023 255 64 47 118 8 0 56 0 548
2024 243 65 44 114 6 0 51 0 523

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 Henry W Sory Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 573 41.0 14.0 51.5
2010 609 41.2 14.7 56
2011 633 42.4 14.9 60.5
2012 605 42.7 14.1 59.8
2013 553 40.0 13.8 53.7
2014 604 41.9 14.3 55.5
2015 593 42.0 14.1 58
2016 576 45.0 12.8 62.5
2017 605 45.8 13.2 61.5
2018 622 46.0 13.5 60.1
2019 624 44.0 14.1 61.7
2020 641 45.0 14.2 68.3
2021 692 47.3 14.6 74
2022 652 44.0 14.8 70.9
2023 548 45.0 12.1 69
2024 523 41.9 12.4 52

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 Henry W Sory Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 573 41.0 14.0 51.5
2010 609 41.2 14.7 56
2011 633 42.4 14.9 60.5
2012 605 42.7 14.1 59.8
2013 553 40.0 13.8 53.7
2014 604 41.9 14.3 55.5
2015 593 42.0 14.1 58
2016 576 45.0 12.8 62.5
2017 605 45.8 13.2 61.5
2018 622 46.0 13.5 60.1
2019 624 44.0 14.1 61.7
2020 641 45.0 14.2 68.3
2021 692 47.3 14.6 74
2022 652 44.0 14.8 70.9
2023 548 45.0 12.1 69
2024 523 41.9 12.4 52

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry W Sory Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $976 (10.2%) $8,581 (89.8%) $9,557
2020 $1,078 (11.6%) $8,238 (88.4%) $9,316
2021 $1,091 (10.9%) $8,937 (89.1%) $10,028

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry W Sory Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1899th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2885th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Henry W Sory Elementary)4551
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry W Sory Elementary)4547
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Henry W Sory Elementary)2220
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))438
 35%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (Henry W Sory Elementary)4641
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry W Sory Elementary)4227
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))4029
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624548
 12.2%
African American6464
American Indian108
 20%
Asian1947
 147.4%
Hispanic209118
 43.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White273255
 6.6%
Two or More Races4756
 19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%69%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry W Sory Elementary

Students at Henry W Sory Elementary are 46% White, 22% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Henry W Sory Elementary.

Students who attend Henry W Sory Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Piner Middle
High : Sherman High School

Henry W Sory Elementary ranks 2899th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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