Sherman Middle

Summary:

Sherman Middle is a public middle school located in Sherman, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 815 students. The school is part of the Sherman Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 792 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sherman Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.07% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 54.45% statewide and 38.36% in the Sherman ISD. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools. Additionally, the school's performance for Gifted and Talented students is also relatively low, ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas middle schools.

Interestingly, nearby schools in neighboring districts, such as Van Alstyne J.H. and Whitewright Middle, significantly outperform Sherman Middle on academic measures and have higher SchoolDigger ratings of 4 and 5 stars, respectively. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Sherman Middle (84.91%) may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance compared to more affluent nearby schools. Addressing these performance gaps and improving the overall academic outcomes at Sherman Middle will require a comprehensive approach, potentially including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2201 E Lamar
Sherman, TX 75090

(903) 891-6400

District: Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1777^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Students who attend Sherman Middle usually attend:

High:

Sherman High School

Feeder schools for Sherman Middle:

Elementary:	Crutchfield Elementary
	Dillingham Elementary
	Percy W Neblett Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 833

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.5%

White:

28.8%

African American:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherman Middle ranks worse than 75.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.37. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Middle 1777^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Sherman Middle in the ranking list.)

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Native American students:

White students:

Sherman Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.52	1825^th	2330	21.7%
2024	28.37	1777^th	2361	24.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	24.35	681^st	813	16.2%
2023	14.75	764^th	817	6.5%
2024	17.07	747^th	812	8.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	23.51	1455^th	1643	11.4%
2023	31.50	1253^rd	1720	27.2%
2024	33.06	1232^nd	1760	30.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	27.22	1469^th	1757	16.4%
2023	20.92	1703^rd	1815	6.2%
2024	55.08	661^st	1881	64.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	32.25	1638^th	2220	26.2%
2023	28.60	1750^th	2251	22.3%
2024	33.38	1578^th	2224	29.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.69	1617^th	2221	27.2%
2023	21.61	1885^th	2241	15.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.67	919^th	1488	38.2%
2023	43.11	1059^th	1481	28.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.73	1657^th	2182	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.29	1665^th	2228	25.3%
2023	29.45	1656^th	2245	26.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	25.98	1036^th	1251	17.2%
2023	20.81	1115^th	1273	12.4%
2024	36.92	804^th	1271	36.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	29.80	1591^st	2077	23.4%
2023	25.16	1723^rd	2116	18.6%
2024	29.98	1589^th	2108	24.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.18	24^th	40	40.0%
2024	22.39	24^th	28	14.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sherman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	29.23	1351^st	1723	21.6%
2023	27.22	1416^th	1749	19.0%
2024	29.31	1352^nd	1724	21.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sherman Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	261	124	10	401	15	71	882
2023	235	111	11	394	7	57	815
2024	240	100	8	429	6	50	833

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherman Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	882	61.3	14.3	82.3
2023	815	62.7	12.9	84.9
2024	833	68.6	12.1	80.1

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 Sherman Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	882	61.3	14.3	82.3
2023	815	62.7	12.9	84.9
2024	833	68.6	12.1	80.1

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.

Schools Near Sherman Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherman Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Lamar	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6400	833	69	12.1	80.1%	240 (28.8%)	100 (12.0%)	429 (51.5%)	8 (1.0%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.0%)	28.4	1777^th of 2361 public middle schools	24.7%		25.5	1825^th of 2330 public middle schools	21.7%	48	63.2		36.1	39.1	43.2		18.8	28.7	13.5		32.6	21.2
Piner Middle	Public	6-8	402 W Pecan	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6470	835	66	12.5	69.1%	292 (35.0%)	96 (11.5%)	349 (41.8%)	33 (4.0%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.8%)	34.3	1589^th of 2361 public middle schools	32.7%		42.4	1303^rd of 2330 public middle schools	44.1%	286	94.2		40.7	41.8	47.7		19.5	36.2	34.6		29.3	15.9	$10,191	$1,052	$9,140
Grayson County Jjaep	Public	7-9	10000 N Grayson	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(903) 891-6400	2	3	.6		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Henry Scott Middle	Public	7-8	1901 S Mirick Ave	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7180	750	52	14.3	66.5%	414 (55.2%)	62 (8.3%)	189 (25.2%)	4 (0.5%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (9.2%)	39	1428^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.5%		43.4	1273^rd of 2330 public middle schools	45.4%	155	98.3			41.6	44.0			31.2	19.7		35.0	29.4	$10,781	$1,057	$9,724
B McDaniel Intermediate	Public	5-6	400 Lillis Ln	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7200	695	55	12.5	66.0%	388 (55.8%)	61 (8.8%)	170 (24.5%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.5%)								(n/a)		52.6	61.4			49.0	42.2			27.4			$10,400	$1,124	$9,276
Pottsboro Middle	Public	5-8	1401 Katy Ln	Pottsboro	75076	Grayson County	Pottsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 771-2982	440	30	14.6	38.0%	359 (81.6%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.0%)	63.4	703^rd of 2361 public middle schools	70.2%		65.7	634^th of 2330 public middle schools	72.8%	69	91.3	59.4	63.6	59.7	60.2	66.7	34.3	21.2	47.4	27.1	50.5	44.0	$9,843	$849	$8,994
Tom Bean Middle	Public	6-8	289 Franklin Rd	Tom Bean	75090	Grayson County	Tom Bean Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 546-6161	149	15	10.2	48.3%	121 (81.2%)	2 (1.3%)	21 (14.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	45.1	1235^th of 2361 public middle schools	47.7%		48	1115^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.1%	120	83.3		45.5	54.2	51.0		25.0	19.6	31.0		47.1	33.3	$12,147	$592	$11,555
Howe Middle	Public	6-8	300 Beatrice	Howe	75459	Grayson County	Howe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 745-4300	279	26	10.9	50.2%	159 (57.0%)	2 (0.7%)	97 (34.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	69	557^th of 2361 public middle schools	76.4%		78	367^th of 2330 public middle schools	84.2%	190	72.2		50.6	63.9	76.5		42.9	43.3	34.3		55.3	47.1	$10,861	$1,027	$9,834
Pritchard J H	Public	6-8	1510 Ole Ambrose Rd	Bells	75414	Grayson County	Bells Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 965-3602	218	17	12.6	39.4%	166 (76.1%)	3 (1.4%)	29 (13.3%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.5%)	91.3	127^th of 2361 public middle schools	94.6%		83.1	277^th of 2330 public middle schools	88.1%	150	100.0		74.2	75.0	89.3		60.6	72.9	88.6		72.0	42.7	$10,558	$127	$10,431
Whitewright Middle	Public	6-8	315 Highland	Whitewright	75491	Grayson County	Whitewright Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 364-2151	185	17	10.5	44.3%	136 (73.5%)	5 (2.7%)	32 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)	80.6	309^th of 2361 public middle schools	86.9%		80.4	322^nd of 2330 public middle schools	86.2%	13	100.0		62.3	66.1	63.8		69.6	62.7	47.4		54.4	51.1	$11,889	$1,008	$10,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman Middle

What high school do graduates of Sherman Middle attend?

Students who attend Sherman Middle usually go on to attend Sherman High School

What district is Sherman Middle in?

Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Sherman Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 833 students attended Sherman Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Sherman Middle?

Students at Sherman Middle are 52% Hispanic, 29% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Sherman Middle a good school?

Sherman Middle ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Texas middle schools.

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