Sheridan Road School (Closed 2013)

16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sheridan Road School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
20-24%
37%
(11-12)
55-59%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
63%
63%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Road School?
310 students attend Sheridan Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sheridan Road School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Road School?
Sheridan Road School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sheridan Road School offer ?
Sheridan Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sheridan Road School part of?
Sheridan Road School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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