Central Elementary School vs. Sheridan School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Sheridan School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sheridan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheridan School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
235 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#245 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
34
Grade 1 Students
40
37
Grade 2 Students
39
39
Grade 3 Students
39
43
Grade 4 Students
46
67
Grade 5 Students
42
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
