Lyon Elementary School vs. Sheridan Elementary School
Should you attend Lyon Elementary School or Sheridan 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
Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
381 students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1621 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
55
Kindergarten Students
65
92
Grade 1 Students
56
66
Grade 2 Students
52
76
Grade 3 Students
58
79
Grade 4 Students
57
76
Grade 5 Students
56
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
30%
43%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
27%
14%
% Hawaiian
6%
6%
% Two or more races
18%
14%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
18%