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
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
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ottawa 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 35%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 252 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
250 students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#289 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
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
45
30
Grade 1 Students
37
32
Grade 2 Students
40
41
Grade 3 Students
39
38
Grade 4 Students
42
44
Grade 5 Students
47
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%