Sherman Elementary School vs. Dry Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Sherman Elementary School or Dry Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dry Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
415 students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#674 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
16
Kindergarten Students
63
67
Grade 1 Students
64
59
Grade 2 Students
76
66
Grade 3 Students
78
72
Grade 4 Students
60
65
Grade 5 Students
52
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
89%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%