Summary
Sherman Middle is a public middle school located in Sherman, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 833 students. The school is part of the Sherman Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 813 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past few years, Sherman Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sherman Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in reading and math were around 40% and 20-30%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54% and 38%. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1% to 2%, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, a significant majority (over 80%) of Sherman Middle's students come from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Interestingly, the nearby Piner Middle School, which is also part of the Sherman ISD, performs slightly better than Sherman Middle across most academic metrics, but still lags behind the state averages. In contrast, several middle schools in neighboring districts, such as Van Alstyne J.H., Whitewright Middle, and Pritchard J.H., significantly outperform Sherman Middle and the Sherman ISD on academic measures, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60-70% in reading and math.
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