Excellent
#1248 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
Sheridan EL
Elementary School · Rice CISD · Altair, TX
A Rice CISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 338, Altair, TX 77412
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheridan EL score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sheridan EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
50%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in RICE CISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake IntEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Eagle Lake PriEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | Not available | 218 | Compare → |
| Garwood ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rice CISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheridan EL is listed in RICE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheridan EL
Sheridan EL is a public elementary school in Altair, TX, part of Rice CISD, serving approximately 81 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheridan EL
What grades does Sheridan EL serve?
Sheridan EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sheridan EL?
Sheridan EL has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan EL is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan EL rank in TX?
Sheridan EL ranks #1,248 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sheridan EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan EL has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sheridan EL a charter school?
No, Sheridan EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan EL a Title I school?
No, Sheridan EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan EL?
85.2% of students at Sheridan EL 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Colorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (979) 234-3531
- Area population (ZIP 77412)
- 10
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 77412; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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