Sherman School vs. Riverfield School
Should you attend Sherman School or Riverfield 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverfield School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
385 students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#62 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
71
Grade 1 Students
59
66
Grade 2 Students
60
65
Grade 3 Students
63
84
Grade 4 Students
66
57
Grade 5 Students
68
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%