Sheridan Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Sheridan Elementary School or Washington Elementary 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
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 560 students in grades 1-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades 1-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
560 students
346 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2543 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2480 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
2
12
Grade 1 Students
104
66
Grade 2 Students
93
76
Grade 3 Students
133
66
Grade 4 Students
123
64
Grade 5 Students
105
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
74%
74%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
7%
3%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
