Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(773) 534-9120
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #732 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 38% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 26% |
| Black | 18% | 17% |
| White | 18% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 13% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy is Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Healy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Healy Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 1,420 student10
0.3 miles
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190 0.3 PK-8 1,420 - Chicago Ward J Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 587 students10
0.3 miles
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050 0.3 PK-8 587 - Chicago Haines Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 58%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 687 students10
0.5 miles
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200 0.5 PK-8 687 - Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 316 students10
0.6 miles
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444 0.6 9-12 316 - Chicago Holden Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 506 students10
0.8 miles
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200 0.8 PK-8 506
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