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Sheridan Hills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 422 students

 

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Posted March 13, 2011

My son has been in this school for about 7 months, and it was realy a wonderfull experience to my son.He got to learn many things n good exposure.The staff n principal are really very supportive to parents n kids.i will defenately suggest this school to anyone who is new to this town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2010

Sheridan Hills is under the excellent and capable leadership from the principal, teachers, to its special ed department.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Great teacher and a wondering learning programs for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2008

I am new teacher at Sheridan Hills and my first impression is that the school is warm and inviting. The building is well maintained and the staff is friendly. The staff have gone out of their way to help families meet and take care of the needs of their children. They have done everything from giving rides to families to and from conferences, sending cards and notes home, to donating food, furniture and supplies to families who suddenly find themselves in need. I couldn't have found a better or more supportive work environment to begin my career in and I am proud to work with such a caring and professional staff.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 30, 2008

I sent all three of my children to Sheridan and I am very happy with the outcome. I'm sad that my youngest has finished 2nd grade and is moving on to RIS. I can honestly say that I don't know that my family would be where we are today if it hadn't been for the help of ALL the staff at Sheridan Hills. At the beginning of the 07/08 school year my daughter was really struggling with being separated from her family. Everyone at Sheridan was sooo wonderful. They gave us so much support and advise. I was so afaid that they would give up on her because it went on for more than just a couple of weeks. Regardless they stood by us and did whatever was needed to get her through. I can't thank them enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2008

I am a teacher at Sheridan and have been for a few years. I feel the teachers and staff are highly supportive and care a great deal about the families and about teaching. We have had families drive their children from outside the district once they have moved because if the teachers. It is a great school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 28, 2008

Very few teachers there are passionate about their job. My child has been there for 3 years, and this year was the worst. Some teachers are very unprofessional and I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. I really regret sending my child There.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 83% in 2010.

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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Reading

All Students63%
Female71%
Male52%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners41%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Reading

All Students81%
Female78%
Male86%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
26%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

All Students65%
Female56%
Male74%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners42%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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

Math

All Students42%
Female39%
Male47%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners20%
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant42%

Science

All Students38%
Female35%
Male41%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant38%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 32% 7%
White 31% 74%
Black 21% 9%
Asian 11% 6%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jason Wenschlag
Fax number
  • (612) 798-6927

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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6400 Sheridan Ave South
Richfield, MN 55423
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