Sheridan Elementary School
Tel:
(612)668-1130
- Sheridan Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
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Sheridan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sheridan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1658 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 9% |
| Black | 58% | 11% |
| White | 9% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sheridan Elementary School is 800 W Broadway Extended (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is New City School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis New City School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 147 students
0.2 miles
229 13th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612)623-3309 0.2 K-8 147 - Minneapolis 800 W Broadway Extended Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
800 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)668-1450 0.3 9-12 n/a - Minneapolis New City School - East Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 104 students
0.3 miles
1500 6th Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)623-3309 0.3 K-8 104 - Minneapolis Holland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 193 students
0.4 miles
1534 6th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)668-1450 0.4 K-5 193 - Minneapolis Menlo Park Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
0.4 miles
1700 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)787-4016 0.4 9-12 65
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