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Sheridan Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,169 students in Sheridan Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Sheridan Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
1,169 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sheridan Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.5%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,452 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,542 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,452
$16,486
Spending / Student
$16,542
$16,362
Best Sheridan Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24795 Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3030 W 246th St
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24185 N Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan Community Schools?
Sheridan Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,169 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan Community Schools?
Sheridan Community Schools is ranked #143 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan Community Schools?
89% of Sheridan Community Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan Community Schools?
Sheridan Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Sheridan Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,542 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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