The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Sherman Elementary School
Sherman Elementary School, located in Omaha and serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, is a regular public school within the Omaha Public Schools district. The school sits in the 68110 zip code, an area where housing values, while below the Nebraska statewide benchmark, have seen a modest decline. The broader Omaha economy is robust, anchored by Fortune 500 headquarters in diverse sectors, and the metro area has experienced modest population growth. The district itself is undertaking a multi-year shift in early literacy instruction through its 2024 "Moonshot" initiative, which aims for all students to read on grade level by 2030 using a structured literacy curriculum centered on the Science of Reading. This is the primary pedagogical change a family with young children at Sherman can expect.
The student body is small for an elementary school and is notably diverse, with a composition where a large majority of students are Hispanic. Other significant groups include White students, students of two or more races, and smaller shares of Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian students. The school serves a full range of primary grades, from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services under an IEP, or are classified as English learners was not available in the source data. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports and services, as they are often central to a student's experience.
Academically, the state assessment results for the 2024-25 school year present a clear picture that warrants close attention. For every tested grade level, in every subject including math, English language arts, and science, the reported proficiency rate for all students was zero percent. A multi-year trend in both math and English language arts shows that past proficiency rates, reported at roughly a quarter of students for the oldest year in the series, have declined to the current level. This places Sherman's overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile among all Douglas County districts. The data is clear and stark. A family considering this school should discuss the academic program, the implementation of the district's new literacy initiative in this building, and the school's specific strategies for improvement directly with the principal and teaching staff. State testing data for schools serving only early grades is not always applicable, but Sherman serves grades three through five, which are tested, so the reported results are directly relevant.
The school offers no unusual programs in the data provided. No details on course access, staffing ratios, or attendance were available. The school environment and access data sections are largely empty, so a parent should visit the school to understand its facilities, climate, and extracurricular or enrichment offerings for elementary-age students. Sherman Elementary is a small, high-poverty context with a diverse student body, operating in a large urban district with a strong local economy, but the academic outcomes are among the very lowest in the county. The fit for a family depends heavily on their comfort with the current performance levels and their interest in the potential of the district's new literacy focus to change those outcomes over time.
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