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Sherwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 585 students

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Posted March 23, 2011

I'm afraid I cannot say enough good things about Sherwood! The teachers are all phenomenal. They manage to teach the kids their lessons AND genuinely care about the students at the same time-which is almost unheard of from my experience with other schools. The principal is involved and an exceptional leader, and goes above and beyond. It is always very neat in appearance, and orderly when you walk in. I have always had a friendly greeting when arriving-from a teacher, the principal herself, office staff, or even another parent. Everyone loves this school, and it shows! The children and their education are their first priority, and they do an outstanding job of helping each and every child succeed. Anyone with a child at this school should feel extremely blessed! Sherwood ROCKS!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2010

Sherwood has always been a great school. The leadership there is excellent. One of the best after school programs in Gaston County also picks up at Sherwood , Carolina Galaxy. I'm sure you will be very impressed with Sherwood Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2009

Our oldest is now in 5th grade, and started in Sherwood's K. We love the impact that this school has had on him, as he has always had great teachers that seek to challenge their student to be better. The principal is very committed and has been a great leader, and the PTA is very involved. District cuts have forced the parents to provide more of the supplies, but otherwise a great environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2005

Sherwood is a great school with a lot of afterschool programs for the kids. The parents are very involved in the childrens education, and the teachers are first rate. All 3 of my children have been blessed to attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2005

Sherwood is a wonderful school. The teachers are very supportive of the children and involve parents at every opportunity. My child is now a 5th grader at Sherwood and has loved every year. They have a very good AR program and they try to get all children to participate in it. Sherwood also has a lot of activities after school such as 'skate night' and 'Bellacino's night'. The PTA at Sherwood is very active.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2003

I have found that the school is very clean,the teachers are very good at what they do. They are very helpful and friendly. They keep me up to date on the progress of my child. When my little one got hurt on the playground, they called me right away. My childs teachers are very good, caring and loving people. This is his first year in school and thanks to the teachers he has had this year it has been a really good experience for both of us. He is a clinging child. He doesn't like to let me out of his sight. But he has had a good year and is less clingy now. Fantastic teachers and school.Sherwood Elementary School has been an all around good experience for the two of us. Thank you for allowing me to express my opinion about this really good school.


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English65%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students55%
Female61%
Male50%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial25%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency11%
Proficient in English59%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students70%
Female76%
Male66%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English72%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students58%
Female61%
Male56%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English58%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students64%
Female72%
Male58%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English65%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students68%
Female72%
Male66%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students55%
Female48%
Male60%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students59%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 42% 31%
White 42% 54%
Hispanic 12% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Leigh Smith
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (704) 866-6617
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1744 Dixon Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Phone: (704) 866-6609

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