Sherrod Elementary School

Sherrod Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
561 N Gulkana St,  Palmer, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
5.0
369 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.2%
State Average
8.2%
Science
16.4%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
White
61%
Two or more races
20.8%
Hispanic
8.1%
Native American
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
1/29/2012
My daughter has gone to this school for 3 years. She has always done well. The school does a lot to have after school family fun nights, movie night, arts and crafts night, and before and after school activities such as guitar lessons and knitting, a family knitathon, and after school bus shuttles k...

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Sherrod Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Palmer, AK, in the Palmer neighborhood, and is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 369 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Sherrod Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $364,157. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palmer High School, Colony High School, Valley Pathways, and more. Learn more about what Palmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sherrod Elementary School.

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