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Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
1116 SHERIDAN AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,603 of 4,742
In Bronx
#182 of 452
public schools
In district
#31 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders serves approximately 436 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,603 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
48% of students at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders — Students at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders Compares
See how Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1116 SHERIDAN AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAMILY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.8/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,676
Median Home Value
$428,800
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Population
86,958
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
36.8%
Median Age
33.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
What grades does Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders serve?
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders rank in NY?
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders ranks #2,603 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Academy for Young Leaders?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders a charter school?
No, Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders a Title I school?
No, Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
96.8% of students at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (718) 538-3411
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #31 of 69
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