Sheridan Elementary School vs. Ortega (Jose) Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ortega (Jose) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
192 students
365 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
58
Grade 1 Students
27
59
Grade 2 Students
28
63
Grade 3 Students
22
60
Grade 4 Students
32
63
Grade 5 Students
33
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
28%
63%
% Hispanic
36%
11%
% Black
15%
3%
% White
3%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
15%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%