Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheridan School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sheridan School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
86%
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
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan School's ranking?
Sheridan School is ranked #245 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sheridan School often compared to?
Sheridan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School, Ottawa Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheridan School?
271 students attend Sheridan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sheridan School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan School?
Sheridan School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheridan School offer ?
Sheridan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan School part of?
Sheridan School is part of Public Schools Of Petoskey School District.
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