Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Sheridan Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Sheridan Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
187 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sheridan Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,578 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,374 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,578
$16,573
Spending / Student
$12,374
$16,214
Best Sheridan Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District is ranked #17 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan Elementary School District?
88% of Sheridan Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sheridan Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,374 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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