A−
Sherman School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Sherman.
Students
229
Schools
1
Spent per student
$37,537
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
6%
Debt
$0.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Sherman School District
- School Grade A−: better than 79% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Spends 45% more per student than the CT average
- 8 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.4% since 2020
- Debt of $0.9M, about $4,127 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Bantam.
PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 50.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$37,537 per student · 45% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 38%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 82%State 14%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
250’20
261’21
264’22
245’23
229’24
Down 8.4% since 2020.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%Black <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.