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Sherman ISD reports big gains in college-career-military readiness as CTE expands robotics and dual-credit options
Summary
Sherman Independent School District officials told trustees the district’s CCMR rate rose notably in 2025, tied to expanded CTE offerings, a new electronics lab funded by local grants and a $54,000 donation for a universal robot that will support a new fundamentals-of-robotics industry certificate.
Sherman Independent School District reported a substantial jump in college, career and military readiness (CCMR) for the class of 2025 and outlined steps to expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, district CTE coordinator Elizabeth Clayton told the Board of Trustees. "This past year, our 2025 seniors, 74 percent of seniors in the district graduated with a CCMR accountability achievement," Clayton said, adding Sherman High School rose from 57 percent in 2023 to 86 percent for 2025 seniors.
The district said the increase contributed to higher TEA outcome bonuses and reflected a combination of expanded dual-credit options, targeted test supports and industry-aligned certifications. "We have expanded our dual credit opportunities ... and we're adding industry based certifications anytime I can see one, I assure you," Clayton said. She described targeted interventions including ASVAB boot camps run by military recruiters, FAFSA/college-application supports, and real-time dashboards to track student progress toward CCMR points.
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