Serving 292 students in grades 4-6, Sheridan Road ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sheridan Road's student population of 292 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sheridan Road is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
27%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sheridan Road often compared to?
Sheridan Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Post Oak School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Road?
292 students attend Sheridan Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sheridan Road students are Black, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Road?
Sheridan Road has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheridan Road offer ?
Sheridan Road offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Sheridan Road part of?
Sheridan Road is part of Lansing Public School District.
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