Richfield Stem School vs. Sheridan Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Richfield Stem School or Sheridan Hills Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Richfield Stem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sheridan Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richfield Stem 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 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Hills 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
625 students
406 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1225 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1229 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
37
Kindergarten Students
91
48
Grade 1 Students
88
76
Grade 2 Students
88
49
Grade 3 Students
84
78
Grade 4 Students
123
66
Grade 5 Students
109
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
24%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
42%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
