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 591 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
591 students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2464 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2424 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
15-19%
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
16
7
Grade 1 Students
131
79
Grade 2 Students
116
70
Grade 3 Students
114
72
Grade 4 Students
98
64
Grade 5 Students
116
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
74%
80%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
8%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%