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Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy

Public | K-8 | 536 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
Based on 7 ratings

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Posted February 22, 2008

This is my son's 1st year at Mark Sheridan, I am very happy with his progress. Kindergarten expectations are high and the students are challenged. The class sizes are large but the teachers manages them well; the children are split into groups to make learning more managable. the children also have drama class, gym 2 a week, computer class and science lab, my son loves going to school! Ms. Woo is a great and responsive K teacher Ms. Williams
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2007

This year marks my son's first year at Sheridan. So far, I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of education he is receiving. The class size is on the high side, but this is a common issue within many schools across the city. For the number of children in his class, I think his teacher does an excellent job. There is a strong focus on academics-kindergarten is really almost like 1st grade. There seems to be a positive connection between the principal, teachers, and parents that transcends into the classroom. Overall, I am happy and my son appears to have a good time learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2007

I am very pleased with my daughter's academic excellence at this school. The teachers have been wonderful and really made an impact. They are providing the fundamentals needed for higher education. The parents are very much involved and this also contributes to the school's success. Nicole P.
—Submitted by Nicole P, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income98%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income95%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black93%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income98%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female96%
Male86%
Black87%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Low income91%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students94%
Female89%
Male97%
Black87%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income93%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income98%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male97%
Black91%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income95%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income94%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female97%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income91%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income88%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income88%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income93%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black90%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income95%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black90%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income95%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 37% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 4%
Hispanic 19% 21%
Black 17% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (773) 534-9120

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