Very Good
#323 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 16% in state
Sheridan Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Richfield Public School District · Richfield, MN
A Richfield Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6400 SHERIDAN AVE S, Richfield, MN 55423
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheridan Hills Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sheridan Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,102
Median home value
$320,300
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step by Step Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Armatage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Kenny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Blessed Trinity-penn CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheridan Hills Elementary is listed in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheridan Hills Elementary
Sheridan Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Richfield, MN, part of Richfield Public School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheridan Hills Elementary
What grades does Sheridan Hills Elementary serve?
Sheridan Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sheridan Hills Elementary?
Sheridan Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Hills Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan Hills Elementary rank in MN?
Sheridan Hills Elementary ranks #323 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sheridan Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sheridan Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan Hills Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Sheridan Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Sheridan Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sheridan Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan Hills Elementary?
48.8% of students at Sheridan Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (612) 798-6900
- Area population (ZIP 55423)
- 36,779
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55423; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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