Sheridan School vs. Richmond School
Should I attend Sheridan School or Richmond 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
Sheridan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Richmond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sheridan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richmond School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
397 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2127 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2249 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
55
Grade 1 Students
88
54
Grade 2 Students
71
69
Grade 3 Students
91
57
Grade 4 Students
73
80
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
67%
39%
% Black
25%
18%
% White
4%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%