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Sheridan Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 681 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 21, 2012

I came from New Mexico and Colorado and we have yet to find a better school. The teachers are fun, excellent campus, and bullying is NOT a problem at this school. This is the highest score ranking in Wyoming, so if you want an excellent Junior High education, go here!


Posted June 8, 2010

Fantastic school with upbeat interested teachers. It's nice to have her in a school where the teachers are enthusiastic. We moved here from California 2 years ago and I was concerned that my daughter wouldn't fit in. But she has made some good friends, is happy in school, and is getting good grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2010

This is THE BEST school , out standing teachers and staff, our son was in Montana schools and was a year behind when we came here, with the help of all his teachers he's not only caught up, but on the honor roll, SJHS is the best!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2008

So far I've been very happy with this school. My daughter excels in all of her classes, even if she doesn't like the teacher sometimes. The only complaint would be the food. The facilities are beautiful and up to date, and there is a wide variety of electives offered. I recommend this Junior High.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2008

Sheridan Juinor High School is truly the best school my children have ever attended. Not only were they challenged academically, but they also were treated with respect and dignity. They are the number one junior high in the state due to the high quality of teachers, and their love for children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2006

Poor quality teachers. Unpleasant learning enviroment. Lack of engaging opportunities for parental involvment. F
—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.

About these ratings

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 82% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2011.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2011.

220 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students>=95%
Female>=95%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Hispanic>=90%
Multiracial>=80%
Native Americann/a
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year>=95%
Non-Full Academic Year>=90%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Hispanic>=90%
Multiracial>=80%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant93%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted93%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year93%
Non-Full Academic Year>=90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female86%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>=90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted89%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>=90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Homelessn/a
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted90%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native American67%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant85%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted83%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year87%
Non-Full Academic Year54%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant88%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted87%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year90%
Non-Full Academic Year69%

Science

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant80%
Academically gifted>=90%
Non-Gifted79%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year83%
Non-Full Academic Year46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 83%
Hispanic 4% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Black 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 Lewis St
Sheridan, WY 82801
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Phone: (307) 672-9745

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