Washington Elementary School vs. Sheridan Elementary School
Should I attend Washington Elementary School or Sheridan 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
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Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades 1-5, Washington Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 559 students in grades 1-5, Sheridan Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
333 students
559 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
62
93
Grade 2 Students
67
122
Grade 3 Students
72
134
Grade 4 Students
70
110
Grade 5 Students
62
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
71%
74%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%