Sherman School

Public K-4

 836 Sherman St
       Watertown, NY  13601-4394


(315) 785-3760

District: Watertown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1992nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,409 Help


Students who attend Sherman School usually attend:

Middle:    Case Middle School
    Harold T Wiley School
High:    Watertown Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
Two or more races:
12.5%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Compare Details Sherman School ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Watertown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), two or more races (12.5%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Watertown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman School is 13.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman School is $11,409, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sherman School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman School 1992nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Sherman School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Watertown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown City School District 796th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherman School

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Rank History for all students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.83 748th 2219 66.3%
2008 57.83 1160th 2227 47.9%
2009 54.58 1265th 2257 44.0%
2010 46.33 1392nd 2263 38.5%
2011 43.28 1456th 2286 36.3%
2012 51.06 1292nd 2320 44.3%
2013 47.87 1178th 2325 49.3%
2014 53.46 1077th 2345 54.1%
2015 53.74 1064th 2352 54.8%
2016 53.44 1085th 2366 54.1%
2017 64.38 812th 2386 66.0%
2018 51.23 1165th 2395 51.4%
2019 45.28 1283rd 2413 46.8%
2021 39.59 1380th 2201 37.3%
2022 29.04 1794th 2434 26.3%
2023 21.52 1992nd 2439 18.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.44 71st 202 64.9%
2023 14.74 201st 223 9.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.88 496th 1941 74.4%
2019 31.13 1306th 1859 29.7%
2022 24.53 1772nd 2031 12.8%
2023 17.47 1941st 2016 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.09 1115th 2045 45.5%
2019 39.73 1197th 2032 41.1%
2021 33.25 1196th 1678 28.7%
2022 21.62 1825th 2099 13.1%
2023 15.29 1893rd 2041 7.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.57 933rd 2338 60.1%
2019 45.35 1265th 2357 46.3%
2021 34.98 1329th 1955 32.0%
2022 32.55 1698th 2401 29.3%
2023 23.66 1935th 2403 19.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.89 6th 15 60.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 1350th 2340 42.3%
2019 45.52 1262nd 2358 46.5%
2021 42.63 1144th 1961 41.7%
2022 28.13 1822nd 2400 24.1%
2023 22.22 1958th 2400 18.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.88 1174th 1503 21.9%
2023 53.88 573rd 1429 59.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.14 869th 1408 38.3%
2019 39.75 845th 1338 36.8%
2021 27.93 947th 1224 22.6%
2022 20.53 1191st 1399 14.9%
2023 11.92 1234th 1337 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sherman School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 286 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1990 288 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 278 13 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 286 6 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 280 12 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 285 19 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1995 290 6 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 290 6 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 267 16 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 256 21 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 261 18 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 229 23 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 206 18 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 197 15 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 197 15 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 208 21 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 221 19 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2006 228 16 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 297 28 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2008 269 23 6 15 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 278 23 8 23 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 251 35 8 20 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 258 28 6 31 1 0 22 0 346
2012 264 18 7 38 3 0 22 0 352
2013 255 26 5 34 3 1 24 0 348
2014 246 15 12 24 0 0 30 0 327
2015 246 20 15 23 0 0 25 0 329
2016 261 12 12 22 0 0 26 0 333
2017 252 9 10 25 0 1 31 0 328
2018 237 11 10 31 0 2 40 0 331
2019 236 8 10 28 1 0 35 0 318
2020 219 9 11 29 2 0 31 0 301
2021 201 10 10 34 2 0 21 0 278
2022 225 21 15 37 2 0 32 0 332
2023 218 13 14 34 1 0 40 0 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherman School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 296 15.9 18.6 n/a
1990 299 16.9 17.6 n/a
1991 296 14.8 20.0 n/a
1992 299 13.8 21.6 n/a
1993 302 12.0 25.2 n/a
1994 318 14.0 22.7 29.9
1995 314 14.5 21.7 35
1996 314 14.5 21.7 35
1997 295 14.5 20.3 35.3
1998 289 14.0 20.6 38.8
1999 292 13.0 22.5 34.9
2000 261 13.0 20.1 42.9
2001 235 13.0 18.1 33.2
2002 222 15.0 14.8 32.4
2003 222 15.0 14.8 32.4
2004 239 n/a n/a n/a
2005 253 16.5 15.3 35.2
2006 266 16.0 16.6 35
2007 352 18.3 19.2 34.7
2008 315 20.0 15.8 34.6
2009 333 19.0 17.5 38.1
2010 317 19.0 16.6 37.9
2011 346 19.6 17.5 37.9
2012 352 17.0 20.7 41.5
2013 348 18.0 19.3 41.7
2014 327 19.0 17.2 38.2
2015 329 19.0 17.3 49.2
2016 333 17.0 19.5 51.7
2017 328 18.9 17.3 51.8
2018 331 20.0 16.5 49.8
2019 318 20.0 15.8 44.7
2020 301 22.0 13.6 45.2
2021 278 19.6 14.1 52.2
2022 332 22.4 14.8 53.9
2023 320 23.5 13.6 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherman School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 296 15.9 18.6 n/a
1990 299 16.9 17.6 n/a
1991 296 14.8 20.0 n/a
1992 299 13.8 21.6 n/a
1993 302 12.0 25.2 n/a
1994 318 14.0 22.7 29.9
1995 314 14.5 21.7 35
1996 314 14.5 21.7 35
1997 295 14.5 20.3 35.3
1998 289 14.0 20.6 38.8
1999 292 13.0 22.5 34.9
2000 261 13.0 20.1 42.9
2001 235 13.0 18.1 33.2
2002 222 15.0 14.8 32.4
2003 222 15.0 14.8 32.4
2004 239 n/a n/a n/a
2005 253 16.5 15.3 35.2
2006 266 16.0 16.6 35
2007 352 18.3 19.2 34.7
2008 315 20.0 15.8 34.6
2009 333 19.0 17.5 38.1
2010 317 19.0 16.6 37.9
2011 346 19.6 17.5 37.9
2012 352 17.0 20.7 41.5
2013 348 18.0 19.3 41.7
2014 327 19.0 17.2 38.2
2015 329 19.0 17.3 49.2
2016 333 17.0 19.5 51.7
2017 328 18.9 17.3 51.8
2018 331 20.0 16.5 49.8
2019 318 20.0 15.8 44.7
2020 301 22.0 13.6 45.2
2021 278 19.6 14.1 52.2
2022 332 22.4 14.8 53.9
2023 320 23.5 13.6 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sherman School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201498.5%0.0%0.0%99.4%98.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201597.3%0.6%0.0%98.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%97.6%
201698.5%0.9%0.0%98.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.5%99.1%99.1%
201799.4%0.3%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.4%
201897.8%0.3%0.0%98.1%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.8%98.8%98.4%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%
202099.3%0.0%99.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%100.0%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherman School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $846 (11.8%) $6,355 (88.3%) $7,200
2020 $1,402 (11.5%) $10,737 (88.5%) $12,139
2021 $1,964 (16.5%) $9,904 (83.5%) $11,868
2022 $3,031 (26.6%) $8,378 (73.4%) $11,409

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1283rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1992nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)5332.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watertown City School District)4224.4
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Sherman School)4634.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Watertown City School District)4322
 21%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)4631.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown City School District)3831.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Sherman School)4930.4
 18.6%
   4th Grade Math (Watertown City School District)4135.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318320
 0.6%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian11
Asian1014
 40%
Hispanic2834
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White236218
 7.6%
Two or More Races3540
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%56.6%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman School

Students who attend Sherman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Case Middle School
Middle : Harold T Wiley School
High : Watertown Senior High School

Students at Sherman School are 68% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Sherman School.

Sherman School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of New York elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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