Sheridan Middle School

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Sheridan Middle School ranks 180 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sheridan Middle School is a public middle school serving 254 students in grades 6-8 in Sheridan, Indiana, which is part of the Tipton Community School Corp district.

While Sheridan Middle School is part of a district that is ranked 110 out of 381 in Indiana and has a 4-star rating, the school's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Clay Middle School, Zionsville Middle School, and Carmel Middle School. Sheridan Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.12%) and Math (33.09%) were lower than the state averages (41.1% and 38.1% respectively). Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.0% to 9.2% in recent years, which is higher than the rates at nearby high-performing schools.

The relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Sheridan Middle School, ranging from 39.17% to 46.06% in the past three school years, suggests that the school may serve a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to nearby high-performing schools like Clay Middle School (14.34%) and Zionsville Middle School (5.17%). This could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. However, Sheridan Middle School's ranking has fluctuated over the years, indicating that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the potential socioeconomic factors impacting student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3030 W 246th St
Sheridan, IN 46069

(317) 758-6780

District: Sheridan Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,553

Students who attend Sheridan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sheridan High School

Feeder schools for Sheridan Middle School:

Elementary:

Sheridan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan Middle School ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan Middle School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Middle School is $9,553.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sheridan Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Middle School 180^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Sheridan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sheridan Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Community Schools 111^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sheridan Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	62.36	75^th	222	66.2%
2005	65.73	116^th	370	68.6%
2006	68.63	104^th	375	72.3%
2007	63.87	136^th	382	64.4%
2008	77.35	65^th	392	83.4%
2009	75.07	87^th	423	79.4%
2010	72.27	101^st	428	76.4%
2011	75.00	92^nd	451	79.6%
2012	69.68	120^th	447	73.2%
2013	64.70	156^th	444	64.9%
2014	43.08	332^nd	470	29.4%
2015	55.12	231^st	485	52.4%
2016	40.26	346^th	494	30.0%
2017	66.34	154^th	472	67.4%
2018	65.99	159^th	473	66.4%
2019	61.51	181^st	470	61.5%
2021	65.78	151^st	483	68.7%
2022	54.60	225^th	490	54.1%
2023	69.29	139^th	489	71.6%
2024	61.02	180^th	485	62.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Special Education teachers at this school just don't care. No child should be told no one cares about them or what they think! No parent should have to fight this hard to get their child the help they need!! No discipline for teachers like that either. They just say no one cares. If the teachers say it guess what, that's exactly what you get!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sheridan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	294	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2003	294	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2004	280	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2005	262	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2006	255	0	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2007	273	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	3	282
2008	276	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	284
2009	263	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	268
2010	251	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	3	259
2011	235	0	0	5	0	0	7	0	247
2012	235	1	0	9	0	0	7	0	252
2013	234	1	0	9	0	0	6	0	250
2014	232	1	0	7	0	0	4	0	244
2015	240	0	0	6	0	0	5	0	251
2016	229	0	1	8	0	0	6	0	244
2017	233	0	0	12	0	0	3	0	248
2018	227	0	0	14	0	0	5	0	246
2019	219	0	0	13	0	0	5	0	237
2020	211	0	0	13	0	0	5	0	229
2021	210	0	0	18	0	0	5	0	233
2022	218	0	1	13	1	0	7	0	240
2023	229	1	1	13	1	0	9	0	254
2024	246	2	2	10	1	0	10	0	271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sheridan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	296	16.6	17.8	22.6
2003	296	16.6	17.8	22.6
2004	284	16.5	17.2	21.8
2005	267	15.0	17.8	19.1
2006	265	14.5	18.3	23
2007	282	n/a	n/a	29.4
2008	284	17.2	16.5	25.9
2009	268	17.5	15.3	28.6
2010	259	18.4	14.0	34.4
2011	247	17.4	14.1	34.4
2012	252	n/a	n/a	38.1
2013	250	25.8	9.6	36.4
2014	244	27.0	9.0	34.8
2015	251	26.0	9.6	39
2016	244	24.0	10.1	43.9
2017	248	27.8	8.8	39.1
2018	246	27.8	8.8	41.9
2019	237	27.0	8.7	41.8
2020	229	28.7	7.9	41.9
2021	233	25.7	9.0	40.8
2022	240	22.0	10.9	39.2
2023	254	21.5	11.8	46.1
2024	271	21.5	12.6	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sheridan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	296	16.6	17.8	22.6
2003	296	16.6	17.8	22.6
2004	284	16.5	17.2	21.8
2005	267	15.0	17.8	19.1
2006	265	14.5	18.3	23
2007	282	n/a	n/a	29.4
2008	284	17.2	16.5	25.9
2009	268	17.5	15.3	28.6
2010	259	18.4	14.0	34.4
2011	247	17.4	14.1	34.4
2012	252	n/a	n/a	38.1
2013	250	25.8	9.6	36.4
2014	244	27.0	9.0	34.8
2015	251	26.0	9.6	39
2016	244	24.0	10.1	43.9
2017	248	27.8	8.8	39.1
2018	246	27.8	8.8	41.9
2019	237	27.0	8.7	41.8
2020	229	28.7	7.9	41.9
2021	233	25.7	9.0	40.8
2022	240	22.0	10.9	39.2
2023	254	21.5	11.8	46.1
2024	271	21.5	12.6	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$39 (0.4%)	$9,286 (99.6%)	$9,326
2020	$151 (1.6%)	$9,039 (98.4%)	$9,190
2021	$372 (4.0%)	$8,865 (96.0%)	$9,237
2022	$355 (3.7%)	$9,197 (96.3%)	$9,552

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 181^st of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 139^th of 489 Middle schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Middle School)	51.5	45.6	5.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Community Schools)	51.5	45.6	5.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Sheridan Middle School)	58.8	51.1	7.7%
6th Grade Math (Sheridan Community Schools)	58.8	51.1	7.7%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Sheridan Middle School)	39.7	47.8	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Sheridan Community Schools)	39.7	47.8	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Middle School)	59.2	41.3	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Community Schools)	59.2	41.3	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Sheridan Middle School)	47.4	32.5	14.9%
7th Grade Math (Sheridan Community Schools)	47.4	32.5	14.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Middle School)	50	55.7	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Community Schools)	50	55.7	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Sheridan Middle School)	30.5	22.8	7.7%
8th Grade Math (Sheridan Community Schools)	30.5	22.8	7.7%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	237	254	7.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	13	13
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	219	229	4.6%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	46.1%	4.3%

Schools Near Sheridan Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheridan Middle School	Public	6-8	3030 W 246th St	Sheridan	46069	Hamilton County	Sheridan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 758-6780	271	22	12.6	44.6%	246 (90.8%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	61	180^th of 485 public middle schools	62.9%		69.3	139^th of 489 public middle schools	71.6%	41		41.2	47.8	40.3	43.1		34.3	38.9	24.7	33.1		$9,553	$355	$9,197
Westfield Middle School	Public	7-8	345 W Hoover St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 867-6600	1,464	94	15.5	20.2%	1,077 (73.6%)	86 (5.9%)	153 (10.5%)	58 (4.0%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.9%)	94.8	14^th of 485 public middle schools	97.1%		94.7	12^th of 489 public middle schools	97.5%	2			60.4	61.9	61.2			62.1	62.4	62.2		$10,699	$370	$10,329
Westfield Intermediate School	Public	5-6	326 W Main St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 867-6500	1,463	86	17.0	22.1%	1,097 (75.0%)	72 (4.9%)	154 (10.5%)	59 (4.0%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.2%)								(n/a)	53.2	59.7			56.6	59.1	61.3			60.2	63.5	$9,890	$176	$9,714
Hamilton Heights Middle School	Public	5-8	25150 State Road 19	Arcadia	46030	Hamilton County	Hamilton Heights School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 984-3588	721	41	17.5	37.0%	676 (93.8%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)	82	68^th of 485 public middle schools	86.0%		83.2	64^th of 489 public middle schools	86.9%	4	50.3	47.3	56.7	57.8	53.6	44.2	44.3	41.9	46.0	44.0	49.2	$9,400	$381	$9,019
Noblesville West Middle School	Public	6-8	19900 Hague Rd	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 776-7792	1,362	92	14.7	21.4%	1,118 (82.1%)	57 (4.2%)	126 (9.3%)	32 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	25 (1.8%)	91.9	34^th of 485 public middle schools	93.0%		91.5	31^st of 489 public middle schools	93.7%	3		65.8	70.0	63.9	66.5		46.2	59.5	51.6	52.6		$9,760	$281	$9,479
Creekside Middle School	Public	6-8	3525 W 126th St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6420	1,394	79	17.6	9.3%	773 (55.5%)	66 (4.7%)	74 (5.3%)	396 (28.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (6.0%)	99.3	1^st of 485 public middle schools	99.8%		99.5	1^st of 489 public middle schools	99.8%			72.8	82.7	81.5	78.9		77.4	81.2	75.5	78.0		$10,042	$220	$9,822
Carmel Middle School	Public	6-8	300 S Guilford Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 846-7331	1,070	74	14.3	17.5%	753 (70.4%)	50 (4.7%)	76 (7.1%)	120 (11.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.4%)	92.8	29^th of 485 public middle schools	94.0%		93.6	20^th of 489 public middle schools	95.9%	9		61.0	69.2	67.5	65.8		53.1	60.1	50.8	54.4		$12,610	$134	$12,476
Noblesville East Middle School	Public	6-8	1625 Field Dr	Noblesville	46060	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 773-0782	1,070	83	12.8	37.4%	775 (72.4%)	76 (7.1%)	130 (12.1%)	51 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.4%)	81.4	72^nd of 485 public middle schools	85.2%		85.9	55^th of 489 public middle schools	88.8%	17		57.9	60.2	51.6	56.4		36.2	47.6	45.3	43.0		$11,422	$293	$11,129
Zionsville Middle School	Public	5-8	900 N Ford Rd	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2426	1,313	81	16.2	4.6%	1,109 (84.5%)	26 (2.0%)	66 (5.0%)	53 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (4.4%)	94.6	20^th of 485 public middle schools	95.9%		95.7	8^th of 489 public middle schools	98.4%	12	61.0	61.4	67.3	64.9	63.6	56.4	61.5	61.4	54.6	58.6	78.4	$8,627	$90	$8,537
Tipton Middle School	Public	6-8	817 S Main St	Tipton	46072	Tipton County	Tipton Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 675-7521	310	26	11.8	40.3%	274 (88.4%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (5.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	56.2	209^th of 485 public middle schools	56.9%		42.7	273^rd of 489 public middle schools	44.2%	64		37.5	34.4	44.1	38.8		38.4	26.7	32.4	32.9		$11,665	$387	$11,278

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Middle School?

Students at Sheridan Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Sheridan Middle School in?

Sheridan Community Schools

How many students attend Sheridan Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 271 students attended Sheridan Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Sheridan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sheridan Middle School usually go on to attend Sheridan High School

Is Sheridan Middle School a good school?

Sheridan Middle School ranks 180^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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