Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(518) 475-6850
Sheridan Preparatory Academy serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Sheridan Preparatory Academy's student population of 380 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4166 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 27% |
| Black | 54% | 17% |
| White | 9% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sheridan Preparatory Academy is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys Charter School Grades: K-5 | 319 students
0.3 miles
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200 0.3 K-5 319 - Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls Charter School Grades: K-5 | 338 students
0.3 miles
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100 0.3 K-5 338 - Albany Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 56 students
0.3 miles
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044 0.3 7-12 56 - Albany Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence Math: 12% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 473 students10
0.4 miles
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600 0.4 6-8 473 - Albany Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 278 students10
0.7 miles
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700 0.7 PK-5 278
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