Summary:
The city of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina is home to a single elementary school, Sherrills Ford Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the Catawba County Schools district. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 110-174 elementary schools in North Carolina, earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance exceeds the district and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science.
Sherrills Ford Elementary has a predominantly white student population (85.69%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (6.58%), African American (2.32%), Asian (0.77%), and other racial/ethnic groups. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics, ranging from 72.6% in 3rd grade to 84.3% in 5th grade, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rates, ranging from 54.8% in 3rd grade to 71.8% in 6th grade, and its 5th grade science proficiency rate of 79.8% are also above the district and state averages.
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8, Sherrills Ford Elementary has the highest ratio among the 16 elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools district, suggesting a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to other schools in the area. Additionally, 30.37% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds and a commitment to serving students from diverse backgrounds. Overall, Sherrills Ford Elementary stands out as a high-performing and inclusive school that is effectively supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.
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