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Teacher quality
Principal leadership
Parent involvement
I am a student there and i dont think its all that bad. i learn more and more each day, and i am eager to learn more next time, i think the teachers really cae about their student, and the student feel like they can achieve anything.
We had our 2 kids at Sheridan for 2 years.. LOVED the teachers. THe class sizes are too big and one teacher cannot handle the integration of special needs children. Even children without special needs that may be slower do not get the attention they need. I had to complain about an ongoing use of videos and movies. My kids saw more movies durring the school year than we showed at home. Verry disappointing. We pulled out our kids and now pay $700/ month for a private school. Too bad really. We actually moved 4 blocks from the school just so our kids would have the stability of going to the same school for 9 years. Good luck Sheridan, we are praying for your improvement!
—Submitted by a parent
programs are limited because of district funding, yet they still provide as much specialty learning as possible. Too many children in one school
—Submitted by a parent
Me & my kids(1stgr & 4thgr)love this school for its wonderful teachers,who are always showing positive praise & love to all students.Hands on literaly is very important to me as well as what they are learning! They also provide both special ed. & gifted and talented. they all learn dance, music, art, strings, computer, in classes that are equal in race & sex. They also pair-up older kids with young ones through out the year for special projects which teaches them to always lend a hand to younger people through out their community! The teachers also give enough freedom to express their inner talents in their projects. We left a catholic private school to come to this school!
—Submitted by DEANNA ERICKSON, a parent
Sheridan Global Communications and Fine Arts is a wonderful school. The staff enjoy being there, the students are engaged and the curriculum and facility provide for a variety of interests and challenges. I have worked with schools for much of my career, and I always feel a sense of orderliness and calm when entering Sheridan. While this might seem to be an expectation, it is much more difficult in today's world and is the sign of a well run school and cooperative staff.
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.
44 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.
55 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
48 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
59 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
39 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.
60 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.
64 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
66 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
53 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
74 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
52 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
70 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
54 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
65 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 40% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 36% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 43% |
| English language learners | 27% |
| Proficient in English | 43% |
| Non-migrant | 40% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 34% |
| Female | 39% |
| Male | 26% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 37% |
| English language learners | 10% |
| Proficient in English | 40% |
| Non-migrant | 35% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 42% |
| Female | 40% |
| Male | 44% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 41% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 54% |
| English language learners | 27% |
| Proficient in English | 46% |
| Non-migrant | 42% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 30% |
| Female | 24% |
| Male | 36% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 27% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 31% |
| English language learners | 8% |
| Proficient in English | 37% |
| Non-migrant | 30% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 29% |
| Female | 39% |
| Male | 11% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 33% |
| English language learners | 17% |
| Proficient in English | 35% |
| Non-migrant | 29% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 37% |
| Female | 29% |
| Male | 46% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 50% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 8% |
| Students without disabilities | 45% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 41% |
| Non-migrant | 37% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.
54 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.
59 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
62 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.
57 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
54 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.
52 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
56 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.
49 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 41% |
| Female | 36% |
| Male | 48% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 40% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 44% |
| English language learners | 55% |
| Proficient in English | 37% |
| Non-migrant | 41% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 32% |
| Female | 39% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 32% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 35% |
| English language learners | 30% |
| Proficient in English | 33% |
| Non-migrant | 32% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 23% |
| Female | 17% |
| Male | 31% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 24% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 30% |
| English language learners | 8% |
| Proficient in English | 27% |
| Non-migrant | 23% |
| All Students | 23% |
| Female | 18% |
| Male | 29% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 21% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 29% |
| English language learners | 0% |
| Proficient in English | 30% |
| Non-migrant | 23% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 17% |
| Female | 7% |
| Male | 26% |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 50% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 14% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 20% |
| English language learners | 8% |
| Proficient in English | 19% |
| Non-migrant | 17% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 19% |
| Female | 18% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 18% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 22% |
| English language learners | 17% |
| Proficient in English | 21% |
| Non-migrant | 19% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 11% |
| Female | 3% |
| Male | 19% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 14% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 13% |
| Non-migrant | 11% |
| All Students | 10% |
| Female | 4% |
| Male | 17% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| Students without disabilities | 13% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 12% |
| Non-migrant | 10% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Black | 56% | 10% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18% | 6% | ||
| White | 12% | 76% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 9% | 2% | ||
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 85% | N/A | 33% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 17 | N/A | 16 |
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