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Sherman School

Public | K-6 | 396 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 29, 2011

Presently my son is at Sherman school. We moved here from Lincoln about a year ago and were greatly concerned about the value of education during the transition. We were surprised to find that Sherman school was much better than the previous school my son attended. The Principal was marvelous in helping my son become acquainted with this new environment. His teachers have been the best as well. We seem to be very lucky with our choice of schools in Warwick. I hear this is the best elementary school anywhere around the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2011

Three of my children have received a marvelous education at Sherman School. Primarily this is due to the extreme dedication of the Principal and the Teaching Staff. This crew works later and harder than any other school I have ever seen. You would be lucky is you had your offspring educated in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2009

My two daughters attend Sherman Elementary. I think it is a wonderful school and I've had nothing but excellent experiences with the teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2008

I think the overall education at Sherman is average. I think that my children are not challenged as much as they should be from talking to parents of children in other communities. I also think that the behavior of some of the children is horrible. The teachers do seem to care alot about the children and parent involvment is strong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

I think the education level is horrible and the issues at this school never get resolved . I feel like this school has nothing to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

I feel as if this school has not enough to offer. As a parent of three i will be taking my children out of this district due to unresolved issue at this school and uncooperative parent teacher involvement . Also the level of saftey and education is very low at this school and would recommend you look into other schools that better educate and have a better parent involvement and saftey for children and others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Sherman Elementary School is #1 in Warwick,RI. The academic programs offer far exceed my expectations as a parent. Sherman has implemented the positive behavior program this year. Students, teachers and faculty are developing this program and doing wonderful. The students are learning a lot and adapting to the positive and healthy environment. Music is a major component as well. Introduced early with the recorder, students can move on to violin and then other brass, wind and percussion instruments. There is also a chorus, beginning for students in the 5th grade. Art and gym are offered to students starting in kindergarten. Parent involvement is high. Sherman has a very strong Parent Teacher Organization. Many events are organized each year that the students get involved in. Sherman is a tight knit school where the children feel like a family. The principal is interactive with the children, teachers, staff and parents. Sherman Sharks #1.
—Submitted by Tracey Pratt, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 60% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students58%
Female61%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students68%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students70%
Female75%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students73%
Female78%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant73%

Science

All Students33%
Female33%
Male33%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students32%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant33%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students50%
Female35%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students77%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Writing

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students52%
Female56%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students82%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Black 3% 9%
Hispanic 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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120 Killey Ave
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: (401) 734-3565

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