Summary:
Zip code 75090 in Sherman, TX, is home to seven schools within the Sherman Independent School District (Isd), serving elementary and middle school grades with no high schools present, and is characterized by a high average economic disadvantage rate of 76.7%.
The standout school in this area is Piner Middle, which earned a 2-star rating for 2025-2026 and ranks in the 49th percentile statewide, dramatically outperforming its counterpart Sherman Middle (a consistent 1-star school) in nearly every subject. Piner Middle also boasts exceptional Algebra I proficiency at 100%, far exceeding district and state averages. Among elementary schools, Fairview Elementary experienced a dramatic decline, dropping from a 3-star rating (63rd percentile) in 2024-2025 to a 1-star rating (24th percentile) in 2025-2026, while Washington Elementary faces the highest poverty rate (91.81%) and is one of the lowest-performing schools, with 5th-grade Science proficiency at just 6.94%.
Key metrics reveal a district with favorable student-teacher ratios (average 12.1:1) but significant academic challenges. Both middle schools have very low dropout rates (0.5% to 0.9%), and the Algebra I anomaly—where both middle schools report proficiency rates nearly double the state average—suggests a strong advanced math program for select students, though 8th-grade math scores remain below state averages. Spanish language test scores across several elementary schools are consistently lower than English versions, indicating a need for improved bilingual support. Despite the district ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas, schools like Piner Middle and the previous year's Fairview Elementary demonstrate that success is achievable with effective leadership and targeted interventions.
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