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Riverfield School vs. Sherman School

Should you attend Riverfield School or Sherman School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Riverfield School
1625 Mill Plain Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Sherman School
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Riverfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Sherman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverfield School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherman School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
398 students
373 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverfield School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherman School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverfield School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherman School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverfield School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherman School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverfield School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherman School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#63 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
#3 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverfield School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherman School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in CT)
90-94%
(Top 1% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverfield School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CT)
85-89%
(Top 1% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverfield School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in CT)
≥95%
(Top 1% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverfield School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverfield School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sherman School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
51
Grade 1 Students
68
61
Grade 2 Students
81
61
Grade 3 Students
56
69
Grade 4 Students
60
68
Grade 5 Students
69
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverfield School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverfield School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverfield School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverfield School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverfield School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverfield School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherman School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverfield School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherman School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverfield School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherman School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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