Sherman Independent School District (ISD)
- 120 WEST KING ST
- SHERMAN, TX 75090
- (903) 891-6400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 64.6% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,240 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.7 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,566 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 515 | - |
District Test Scores
TAKS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 99.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 90.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 63.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 64.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 79.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 80.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 98.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 97.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,566 | 12.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 370 |
| Kindergarten Students | 593 |
| 1st Grade Students | 541 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 539 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 559 |
| 4th Grade Students | 540 |
| 5th Grade Students | 464 |
| 6th Grade Students | 501 |
| 7th Grade Students | 455 |
| 8th Grade Students | 439 |
| 9th Grade Students | 479 |
| 10th Grade Students | 462 |
| 11th Grade Students | 393 |
| 12th Grade Students | 379 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 128 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 83 |
| Hispanic | 2,060 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,038 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,405 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,455 |
| Female | 3,259 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 515 | 12.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 226 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 167 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 71 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 97 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 17 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 17 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 305 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 |
| Student Support Services | 28 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 194 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $62,373,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $32,200,000 | 51.6% |
| Property Tax | $27,976,000 | 44.9% |
| Other School Systems | $23,000 | 0.04% |
| Cities and Counties | $17,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $86,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $1,069,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $359,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $51,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,875,000 | 3.0% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $321,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $417,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $24,180,000 | 38.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $20,651,000 | 33.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $20,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $589,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $477,000 | 0.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,164,000 | 3.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $279,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,993,000 | 9.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,332,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,259,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $342,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $73,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $82,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,969,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $421,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Other | $488,000 | 0.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $53,569,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $32,526,000 | 60.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,271,000 | 34.1% |
| Student Support | $2,700,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,011,000 | 4.8% |
| General Administration Support | $827,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $2,684,000 | 4.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,873,000 | 9.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,268,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,908,000 | 3.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,772,000 | 5.2% |
| Food Services | $2,772,000 | 4.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 64.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 332 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 63 | 3.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Sherman Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 6,566
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 515
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| COOKE / FANNIN / GRAYSON COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS SCHOOL | ||||
86 Dyess
Denison, TX Public | 6-12 | 49 | 12.3 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CRUTCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
521 South Dewey Ave
Sherman, TX Public | KG-4 | 432 | 12.7 |  Review This School |
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| DILLINGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
1701 East Gallagher
Sherman, TX Public | 5-6 | 963 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| DOUGLASS LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX Public | 8-12 | 62 | 9.6 | Review This School |
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| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
501 West Taylor St
Sherman, TX Public | KG-4 | 374 | 12.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRED DOUGLASS SCHOOL | ||||
505 East College St
Sherman, TX Public | PK | 225 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
608 North Lee St
Sherman, TX Public | KG-4 | 214 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| NEW ELEMENTARY #1 SCHOOL | ||||
1505 Gallagher
Sherman, TX Public | PK-4 | 479 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| NEW ELEMENTARY #2 SCHOOL | ||||
120 Binkley Park Dr
Sherman, TX Public | PK-4 | 609 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| PINER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
402 West Pecan
Sherman, TX Public | 7-8 | 881 | 12.7 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHERMAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2201 East Lamar St
Sherman, TX Public | 9-12 | 1,609 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| TRI COUNTY JUVENILE DETENT SCHOOL | ||||
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX Public | 6-12 | 8 | 8.0 | Review This School |
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| WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 Sunset Blvd
Sherman, TX Public | KG-4 | 380 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
815 South Travis St
Sherman, TX Public | PK-4 | 429 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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