Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
70%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked #1646 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sheridan Elementary School often compared to?
Sheridan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
283 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sheridan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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