Sherrill Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)61%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Sherrill Elementary School?
422 students attend Sherrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sherrill Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrill Elementary School?
Sherrill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherrill Elementary School offer ?
Sherrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherrill Elementary School part of?
Sherrill Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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