Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy
- Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy serves 563 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #489 out of 3679 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 36% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 17% | 17% |
| White | 22% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Healy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Healy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1465 students
0.3 miles
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9190 0.3 PK-8 1465 - Chicago Ward J Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 555 students
0.3 miles
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9050 0.3 PK-8 555 - Chicago Haines Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 665 students
0.5 miles
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9200 0.5 PK-8 665 - Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
0.6 miles
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)624-3444 0.6 9-12 365 - Chicago Holden Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 494 students
0.8 miles
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)535-7200 0.8 PK-8 494
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