Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, Sheridan Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sheridan Junior High School's student population of 857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Junior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 311 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Junior High School's ranking?
Sheridan Junior High School is ranked #41 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Junior High School?
857 students attend Sheridan Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sheridan Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Junior High School?
Sheridan Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheridan Junior High School offer ?
Sheridan Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sheridan Junior High School part of?
Sheridan Junior High School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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