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1651 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-4506
Summary
Sherman Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,684/4,657 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,005/4,657 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 291 |
| Low-Income Students | 111 (38.1%) |
| English Learners | 63 (21.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math -4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.6% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.4% to 58.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sherman Elementary compare within the district?
Sherman Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sherman Elementary rank in California?
Sherman Elementary ranks No. 1,684 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,005 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sherman Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 29 in both subjects among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.2% meet the reading standard and 34.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sherman Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Sherman Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Sherman Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Sherman Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman ElementaryThis school | 42.7% | 52.4% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
