Dillingham Elementary

Summary:

Dillingham Elementary is a public elementary school in Sherman, Texas, serving 837 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.

Dillingham Elementary faces significant challenges, particularly in academic performance. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at just 23.02% compared to the district's 34.33% and the state's 48.85%. The school also struggles with achievement gaps, with low rankings for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students. Additionally, Dillingham has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.83% to 91.28%, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, Dillingham Elementary is located very close to several other elementary schools within the Sherman ISD, including Percy W Neblett Elementary and Fairview Elementary. However, these nearby schools generally outperform Dillingham Elementary in academic metrics, suggesting potential opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing, but also highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps at Dillingham.

Detail:

Public K-5

1701 E Gallagher Dr
Sherman, TX 75090

(903) 891-6400

District: Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4201^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Dillingham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sherman Middle
High:	Sherman High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 837

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.2%

White:

25.2%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.75. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dillingham Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.96	3944^th	4647	15.1%
2024	16.75	4201^st	4675	10.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.61	623^rd	1004	37.9%
2023	22.93	932^nd	1099	15.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.41	2836^th	3487	18.7%
2023	20.99	3210^th	3556	9.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.18	2648^th	3952	33.0%
2023	29.00	3193^rd	4086	21.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.90	3453^rd	4477	22.9%
2023	29.40	3559^th	4521	21.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.21	3664^th	4561	19.7%
2023	22.08	3924^th	4588	14.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.75	1704^th	2958	42.4%
2023	43.64	2155^th	2980	27.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.48	3548^th	4461	20.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.00	3922^nd	4563	14.0%
2023	22.29	3871^st	4585	15.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.24	1829^th	2421	24.5%
2023	39.62	1466^th	2443	40.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.55	3781^st	4376	13.6%
2023	23.67	3757^th	4401	14.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dillingham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.90	2756^th	3082	10.6%
2023	13.54	2926^th	3106	5.8%

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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 Dillingham Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	207	116	8	473	6	0	36	0	846
2023	211	95	9	470	3	0	49	0	837

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dillingham Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	846	63.0	13.4	89.8
2023	837	52.7	15.8	91.3

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 Dillingham Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	846	63.0	13.4	89.8
2023	837	52.7	15.8	91.3

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 Dillingham Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (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 Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dillingham Elementary	Public	K-5	1701 E Gallagher Dr	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6400	837	53	15.8	91.3%	211 (25.2%)	95 (11.4%)	470 (56.2%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.9%)	16.7	4201^st of 4675 public elementary schools	10.1%		21	3944^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.1%	257	0.0	10.0		0.0	0.0			23.0	19.8	39.2	22.5	25.6	19.5	16.1
Percy W Neblett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1505 Gallagher	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6670	559	50	11.1	70.3%	270 (48.3%)	62 (11.1%)	155 (27.7%)	20 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.9%)	38.9	2877^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.5%		33.4	3198^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.2%	321								36.4	33.7	53.7	27.7	25.3	47.0	31.3	$12,541	$1,411	$11,130
Fairview Elementary	Public	K-5	501 W Taylor St	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6580	294	28	10.5	75.2%	151 (51.4%)	50 (17.0%)	54 (18.4%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.9%)	52	2031^st of 4675 public elementary schools	56.6%		44	2532^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	45.5%	501								50.0	43.6	72.3	19.6	34.6	46.8	40.4	$11,848	$1,273	$10,575
Crutchfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	521 S Dewey Ave	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6565	408	31	13.1	89.2%	82 (20.1%)	22 (5.4%)	273 (66.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (6.1%)	25.5	3722^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	20.4%		18.9	4070^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.4%	348	9.1			10.0	0.0			30.4	34.7	35.2	25.5	30.4	39.4	15.5	$11,456	$1,545	$9,911
Wakefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Sunset Blvd	Sherman	75092	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6595	325	27	12.0	98.2%	128 (39.4%)	50 (15.4%)	83 (25.5%)	24 (7.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.8%)	25.4	3723^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	20.4%		25.4	3668^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.1%	55								38.1	29.2	38.8	33.3	16.7	38.8	10.2	$12,195	$1,556	$10,640
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	815 S Travis St	Sherman	75090	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6700	496	36	13.9	96.6%	58 (11.7%)	27 (5.4%)	398 (80.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	19.1	4085^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.6%		23.9	3777^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.7%	308	7.1	12.5	0.0	11.9	12.5	0.0	0.0	26.3	26.1	26.1	36.8	43.5	18.2	5.7	$11,481	$1,381	$10,100
Henry W Sory Elementary	Public	K-5	120 Binkley Park Dr	Sherman	75092	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6650	548	45	12.1	69.0%	255 (46.5%)	64 (11.7%)	118 (21.5%)	47 (8.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.2%)	38.5	2899^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.0%		38.6	2885^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.9%	14								44.1	53.0	42.9	29.8	45.8	34.5	9.5	$10,028	$1,091	$8,937
Hyde Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1701 Hyde Park	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 462-7350	465	31	14.8	54.4%	284 (61.1%)	26 (5.6%)	73 (15.7%)	5 (1.1%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (15.1%)	58.9	1643^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	64.9%		67.6	1265^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.8%	378								43.8	61.1		31.3	61.1			$13,225	$2,100	$11,125
Mayes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	201 Jennie Ln	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 462-7500	471	34	13.7	63.7%	205 (43.5%)	32 (6.8%)	182 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.9%)	56.8	1750^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.6%		72.6	1054^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.3%	696	9.1	21.4						42.7	57.7		43.6	44.3			$10,070	$1,881	$8,189
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 W Morgan St	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 462-7300	286	23	12.5	74.5%	135 (47.2%)	27 (9.4%)	79 (27.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.3%)	35.1	3110^th of 4675 public elementary schools	33.5%		58	1701^st of 4647 public elementary schools	63.4%	1409								37.8	52.2		27.3	28.3			$11,227	$2,036	$9,191

Frequently Asked Questions about Dillingham Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dillingham Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dillingham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sherman Middle
High : Sherman High School

How many students attend Dillingham Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 837 students attended Dillingham Elementary.

Is Dillingham Elementary a good school?

Dillingham Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Dillingham Elementary in?

Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Dillingham Elementary?

Students at Dillingham Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 25% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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