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Sherman Elementary School

Summary:

Sherman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 443 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.45% of Sherman Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.84% in the Tacoma School District and 52.63% statewide. In Math, 67.26% of Sherman Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 31.55% in the Tacoma School District and 41.68% statewide. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of White students (73.36%) compared to the district and state, as well as a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (14.22%).

When compared to nearby schools like Franklin Elementary and Skyline Elementary, Sherman Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with consistently strong academic achievement. However, the school's demographic composition and low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds raise questions about equity and access to quality education for all students within the Tacoma School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4415 N 38th St
       Tacoma, WA  98407

(253) 571-5488

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,848 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sherman Elementary School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School is 20. 34 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman Elementary School is $16,848. 33 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Elementary School 140th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Sherman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.10 502nd 1026 51.1%
2005 80.38 155th 1031 85.0%
2006 71.75 246th 1051 76.6%
2007 55.72 481st 1069 55.0%
2008 50.46 566th 1067 47.0%
2009 41.34 682nd 1072 36.4%
2010 41.25 683rd 1088 37.2%
2011 46.07 614th 1092 43.8%
2012 59.56 448th 1097 59.2%
2013 58.11 476th 1106 57.0%
2015 63.96 358th 1067 66.4%
2016 77.77 220th 1053 79.1%
2017 80.30 196th 1056 81.4%
2018 85.44 126th 1054 88.0%
2019 85.88 132nd 1130 88.3%
2021 81.39 191st 1107 82.7%
2022 88.25 132nd 1169 88.7%
2023 84.85 164th 1169 86.0%
2024 87.09 140th 1168 88.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.96 70th 194 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.52 117th 835 86.0%
2019 74.49 148th 979 84.9%
2022 88.75 40th 1019 96.1%
2024 80.36 109th 1024 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.70 103rd 1004 89.7%
2019 87.14 104th 1068 90.3%
2021 77.87 190th 1008 81.2%
2022 84.55 152nd 1100 86.2%
2023 85.46 136th 1094 87.6%
2024 87.77 114th 1093 89.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 164th 999 83.6%
2019 82.14 171st 1075 84.1%
2021 81.78 177th 1025 82.7%
2022 87.45 123rd 1113 88.9%
2023 79.87 195th 1099 82.3%
2024 83.73 157th 1099 85.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.54 30th 694 95.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sherman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.21 107th 833 87.2%
2019 81.82 154th 1027 85.0%
2021 72.36 243rd 943 74.2%
2022 83.03 140th 1031 86.4%
2023 81.91 155th 1011 84.7%
2024 84.02 130th 1009 87.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Sherman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 21 5 8 5 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 262 21 7 8 6 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 248 25 21 30 5 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 274 27 31 21 5 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 272 30 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 309 42 32 12 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 263 49 51 25 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 257 31 42 21 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 257 31 42 21 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 257 30 29 21 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 267 21 24 17 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 219 11 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2000 290 25 16 3 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 320 24 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 348 20 7 18 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 348 20 7 18 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 270 32 9 21 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 258 31 9 21 5 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 248 27 13 23 4 n/a n/a 0 315
2007 250 33 12 16 3 n/a n/a 0 314
2008 249 45 12 19 3 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 262 44 14 23 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 265 46 15 25 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2011 232 30 12 45 0 2 37 0 358
2012 224 22 8 41 1 1 39 0 336
2013 265 30 8 46 2 0 6 0 357
2014 291 29 8 36 3 0 14 0 381
2015 316 25 7 32 4 0 24 0 408
2016 314 21 7 42 3 0 31 0 418
2017 327 20 8 36 1 0 33 0 425
2018 324 8 9 30 1 0 41 0 413
2019 354 6 12 32 1 0 50 0 455
2020 345 6 7 33 1 2 53 0 447
2021 324 5 8 48 1 2 37 0 425
2022 317 6 12 44 0 3 40 0 422
2023 325 5 10 51 1 0 51 0 443

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 Sherman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 15.0 18.6 0
1989 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1990 329 17.5 18.8 0
1991 358 18.7 19.1 n/a
1992 345 19.9 17.3 n/a
1993 395 21.0 18.8 n/a
1994 390 22.5 17.3 n/a
1995 353 19.4 18.2 n/a
1996 353 19.4 18.2 n/a
1997 337 19.7 17.1 n/a
1998 329 19.4 17.0 n/a
1999 259 18.3 14.2 n/a
2000 336 20.1 16.7 n/a
2001 372 21.0 17.7 n/a
2002 396 21.5 18.4 44.7
2003 396 21.5 18.4 44.7
2004 335 19.0 17.6 30.4
2005 324 18.8 17.2 30.2
2006 315 18.2 17.3 31.7
2007 314 16.2 19.4 35
2008 328 18.2 18.0 36
2009 349 18.2 19.2 31.2
2010 352 19.7 17.8 38.4
2011 358 18.8 19.0 33
2012 336 20.2 16.6 29.5
2013 357 18.2 19.5 40.1
2014 381 n/a n/a 36.2
2015 408 23.0 17.7 30.9
2016 418 21.0 19.9 26.3
2017 425 22.0 19.2 20.9
2018 413 21.9 18.8 15.3
2019 455 22.0 20.6 13
2020 447 23.5 18.9 14.1
2021 425 23.4 18.1 12.5
2022 422 24.4 17.2 5.2
2023 443 22.1 20.0 14.2

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 15.0 18.6 0
1989 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1990 329 17.5 18.8 0
1991 358 18.7 19.1 n/a
1992 345 19.9 17.3 n/a
1993 395 21.0 18.8 n/a
1994 390 22.5 17.3 n/a
1995 353 19.4 18.2 n/a
1996 353 19.4 18.2 n/a
1997 337 19.7 17.1 n/a
1998 329 19.4 17.0 n/a
1999 259 18.3 14.2 n/a
2000 336 20.1 16.7 n/a
2001 372 21.0 17.7 n/a
2002 396 21.5 18.4 44.7
2003 396 21.5 18.4 44.7
2004 335 19.0 17.6 30.4
2005 324 18.8 17.2 30.2
2006 315 18.2 17.3 31.7
2007 314 16.2 19.4 35
2008 328 18.2 18.0 36
2009 349 18.2 19.2 31.2
2010 352 19.7 17.8 38.4
2011 358 18.8 19.0 33
2012 336 20.2 16.6 29.5
2013 357 18.2 19.5 40.1
2014 381 n/a n/a 36.2
2015 408 23.0 17.7 30.9
2016 418 21.0 19.9 26.3
2017 425 22.0 19.2 20.9
2018 413 21.9 18.8 15.3
2019 455 22.0 20.6 13
2020 447 23.5 18.9 14.1
2021 425 23.4 18.1 12.5
2022 422 24.4 17.2 5.2
2023 443 22.1 20.0 14.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sherman Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.2%0.0%0.0%3.1%93.8%95.4%96.9%93.8%95.4%100.0%
201794.4%0.0%1.4%0.0%4.2%94.4%95.8%94.4%94.4%97.2%98.6%
201898.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201992.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%94.2%95.7%94.2%94.2%94.2%95.7%
202094.4%1.4%0.0%1.4%1.4%95.8%95.8%94.4%94.4%95.8%97.2%97.2%97.2%95.8%
202198.5%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%98.5%100.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202297.1%0.0%0.0%1.5%1.5%97.1%97.1%98.6%98.6%97.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%
202389.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.6%91.0%91.0%92.5%91.0%92.5%92.5%92.5%91.0%
202493.2%1.7%0.0%0.0%1.7%93.2%93.2%96.6%93.2%93.2%93.2%93.2%93.2%93.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Sherman Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.4%0.0%1.1%4.2%95.6%96.5%94.7%95.4%96.7%96.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (1.6%) $14,183 (98.4%) $14,418
2020 $241 (2.4%) $9,964 (97.6%) $10,205
2021 $548 (3.6%) $14,693 (96.4%) $15,241
2022 $1,030 (6.1%) $15,818 (93.9%) $16,848

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 164th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary School)83.670.8
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sherman Elementary School)82.169.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary School)83.875
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Sherman Elementary School)74.361.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary School)76.576.9
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Sherman Elementary School)54.156.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sherman Elementary School)77.473.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary School)8174.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Sherman Elementary School)6962.2
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Sherman Elementary School)77.473.1
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students455443
 2.6%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic3251
 59.4%
Pacific Islander00
White354325
 8.2%
Two or More Races5051
 2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%14.2%
 1.3%

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Students at Sherman Elementary School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Sherman Elementary School.

Sherman Elementary School ranks 140th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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