Below Average
#2288 of 2,846 schools in PA
Sheridan Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
800 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,288 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#148 of 300
public schools
In district
#106 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Sheridan Sch
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About Sheridan Sch
Sheridan Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Sheridan Sch serves approximately 461 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sheridan Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,288 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Sheridan Sch show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Sheridan Sch 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.
47% of students at Sheridan Sch 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 Sch — Students at Sheridan Sch score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 6.9/10.
How Sheridan Sch Compares
See how Sheridan Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
800 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sheridan Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brown Henry A Sch (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VISITATION SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Conwell Russell MS Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Willard Frances E Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Elkin Lewis Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Webster Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.1 |
| John B Stetson MS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Deep Roots CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Hopkinson Francis Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| VISITATION SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Cramp William Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Richmond Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Clemente Roberto MS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| The Linc Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Sheppard Isaac Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| LIGUORI ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Brown Henry A Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19134 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,849
Median Home Value
$127,500
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
Population
56,750
College Educated
18.1%
Homeownership
53.8%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
36.9%
Median Age
32.5
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| Frances Willard #32 Scranton, PA | 4.6 |
| Franklin Benjamin Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sheridan Sch
What grades does Sheridan Sch serve?
Sheridan Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sheridan Sch?
Sheridan Sch has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan Sch rank in PA?
Sheridan Sch ranks #2,288 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sheridan Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan Sch has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sheridan Sch a charter school?
No, Sheridan Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan Sch a Title I school?
No, Sheridan Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan Sch?
100.2% of students at Sheridan Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7160
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #106 of 218
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