Ottawa Elementary School vs. Sheridan School
Should you attend Ottawa 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
Ottawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
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 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ottawa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
242 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#245 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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
41
34
Grade 1 Students
36
37
Grade 2 Students
37
39
Grade 3 Students
43
43
Grade 4 Students
44
67
Grade 5 Students
41
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
84%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
