Sheridan Terrace Elementary School

1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sheridan Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheridan Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Sheridan Terrace Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheridan Terrace Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Terrace Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#243 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
38%
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70-74%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
90%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheridan Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Terrace Elementary School?
437 students attend Sheridan Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sheridan Terrace Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Terrace Elementary School?
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sheridan Terrace Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School is part of Norwin SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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