Is Sheridan Road a good school?

Sheridan Road ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend Sheridan Road?

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Sheridan Road.

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Road?

Students at Sheridan Road are 35% African American, 25% Hispanic, 21% White, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Sheridan Road

Summary:

Sheridan Road is a middle school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 342 students. The school is part of the Lansing Public School District, which is ranked 553 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan Road faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population that includes a higher percentage of African American (30.7%) and Hispanic (26.61%) students compared to the state average. Academically, the school's performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, Sheridan Road has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 26.2% in 2018-2019 to 57.9% in 2022-2023. The school also has a very high percentage of students (96.49% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, Sheridan Road consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools. For instance, in 2023-2024, Sheridan Road ranked 838 out of 897 Michigan middle schools, while nearby schools like Chippewa Middle School (ranked 28th) and DeWitt Middle School (ranked 57th) performed significantly better. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with its White students ranking 689 out of 701 Michigan middle schools and its African American students ranking 170 out of 300, suggesting significant achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public 5-8

16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 755-1630

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
838^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,151

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.3%

Hispanic:

25.3%

White:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan Road is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.04. (See more...)

Compare Details Sheridan Road ranks worse than 93.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.91. (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 Student population at Sheridan Road is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.3%), Hispanic (25.3%), White (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Road is 18.2. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan Road employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Road is $15,151.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Road 838^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Sheridan Road in the ranking list.)

Lansing Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansing Public School District 553^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	19.15	1302^nd	1580	17.6%
2016	14.58	1325^th	1548	14.4%
2017	18.42	1188^th	1466	19.0%
2018	27.05	1117^th	1448	22.9%
2019	11.92	1253^rd	1408	11.0%
2022	4.56	1315^th	1344	2.2%
2023	7.04	1393^rd	1470	5.2%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.15	167^th	270	38.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.34	356^th	403	11.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	35.93	958^th	1397	31.4%
2019	13.33	1040^th	1134	8.3%
2022	5.69	1081^st	1099	1.6%
2023	9.37	1281^st	1350	5.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.89	1098^th	1443	23.9%
2019	12.99	1064^th	1171	9.1%
2023	8.31	1245^th	1321	5.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.69	1086^th	1446	24.9%
2019	7.07	1156^th	1196	3.3%
2022	3.04	1134^th	1139	0.4%
2023	5.19	1310^th	1334	1.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.84	297^th	475	37.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.21	76^th	222	65.8%
2019	41.62	47^th	86	45.3%
2023	21.17	153^rd	188	18.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	21.62	1057^th	1253	15.6%
2019	7.23	1101^st	1128	2.4%
2023	5.79	1169^th	1198	2.4%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.91	838^th	897	6.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.24	778^th	836	6.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.96	742^nd	771	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.03	761^st	786	3.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.95	170^th	300	43.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sheridan Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.58	689^th	701	1.7%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sheridan Road

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	121	88	29	57	8	14	317
2014	119	91	27	65	4	18	324
2015	92	64	23	80	3	25	287
2016	89	74	22	80	4	29	298
2017	87	96	21	79	5	29	317
2018	87	94	24	74	6	25	310
2019	92	111	22	72	8	24	329
2020	83	115	19	81	8	31	337
2021	79	111	17	68	4	32	311
2022	79	95	13	73	3	29	292
2023	78	105	17	91	4	47	342
2024	79	134	23	96	4	44	380

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 Road

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	317	19.1	16.5	73.5
2014	324	19.9	16.2	82.7
2015	287	17.0	16.8	63.1
2016	298	17.0	17.5	81.9
2017	317	17.7	17.9	80.1
2018	310	16.5	18.7	80.3
2019	329	14.3	22.9	76.3
2020	337	15.7	21.3	84.9
2021	311	19.2	16.1	80.1
2022	292	15.1	19.3	88
2023	342	15.7	21.6	96.5
2024	380	20.7	18.2	97.4

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 Road

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	317	19.1	16.5	73.5
2014	324	19.9	16.2	82.7
2015	287	17.0	16.8	63.1
2016	298	17.0	17.5	81.9
2017	317	17.7	17.9	80.1
2018	310	16.5	18.7	80.3
2019	329	14.3	22.9	76.3
2020	337	15.7	21.3	84.9
2021	311	19.2	16.1	80.1
2022	292	15.1	19.3	88
2023	342	15.7	21.6	96.5
2024	380	20.7	18.2	97.4

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 Road

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,576 (19.8%)	$10,452 (80.2%)	$13,028
2020	$2,162 (17.9%)	$9,937 (82.1%)	$12,099
2021	$2,658 (19.3%)	$11,136 (80.7%)	$13,795
2022	$4,342 (29.9%)	$10,162 (70.1%)	$14,504
2023	$4,770 (31.5%)	$10,381 (68.5%)	$15,151

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan Road

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 1253^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1393^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Road)	29.5	19.7	9.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	20.8	16	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sheridan Road)	22.9	7.9	15%
4th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	13.3	8.7	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Road)	22	14.3	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	21.2	18.4	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sheridan Road)	11.9	6.7	5.2%
5th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	9.2	6.6	2.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Road)	22.4	4.1	18.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	18.6	14.7	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	342	4%
African American	111	105	5.4%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	22	17	22.7%
Hispanic	72	91	26.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	78	15.2%
Two or More Races	24	47	95.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.3%	96.5%	20.2%

Schools Near Sheridan Road

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheridan Road	Public	5-8	16900 Cedar St	Lansing	48906	Clinton County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1630	380	21	18.2	97.4%	79 (20.8%)	134 (35.3%)	96 (25.3%)	23 (6.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.6%)	8.9	838^th of 897 public middle schools	6.6%					(n/a)	29.6	7.4		6.8	14.1	11.5		4.9	6.1	5.2	11.7	13.2	2.9		$15,151	$4,770	$10,381
East Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3131 W Michigan Ave	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Waverly Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 484-8830	404	26	15.8	73.5%	111 (27.5%)	135 (33.4%)	88 (21.8%)	22 (5.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (11.1%)								(n/a)				20.2	24.9			8.9	12.9		19.3		4.7		$15,663	$1,251	$14,413
DeWitt Middle School	Public	6-8	2957 W Herbison Rd	Dewitt	48820	Clinton County	DeWitt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 668-3200	736	39	18.6	18.2%	616 (83.7%)	14 (1.9%)	62 (8.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.0%)	92.6	57^th of 897 public middle schools	93.6%		92.2	55^th of 883 public middle schools	93.8%	2	86.6	57.6			54.3	68.3			56.6	54.3		63.7		51.4	$12,258	$644	$11,614
Waverly Middle School	Public	6-8	620 Snow Rd	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Waverly Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 321-7240	424	29	14.4	63.4%	109 (25.7%)	178 (42.0%)	91 (21.5%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.0%)	27.2	639^th of 897 public middle schools	28.8%		22.5	671^st of 883 public middle schools	24.0%	32	53.7	20.2				14.6				8.9		25.5		27.0	$15,163	$1,550	$13,613
MacDonald Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Burcham Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 333-7600	842	43	19.4	37.5%	445 (52.9%)	151 (17.9%)	98 (11.6%)	41 (4.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	101 (12.0%)	75.4	169^th of 897 public middle schools	81.2%		72.5	188^th of 883 public middle schools	78.7%	19	80.5	43.8			49.0	43.6			30.3	37.0		57.6		49.0	$11,530	$994	$10,536
Mt Hope School	Public	4-8	4000 Woodcreek Ln	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1550	222	13	16.6	92.3%	67 (30.2%)	84 (37.8%)	35 (15.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	31 (14.0%)	14	774^th of 897 public middle schools	13.7%		14.7	749^th of 883 public middle schools	15.2%	25			24.3	22.4	10.0	19.1	21.1	10.5	6.0	14.9	15.8		5.4		$18,912	$6,677	$12,235
Bath Middle School	Public	6-8	13675 Webster Rd	Bath	48808	Clinton County	Bath Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 641-6781	244	14	17.9	45.9%	201 (82.4%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.4%)	58.3	298^th of 897 public middle schools	66.8%		50.6	377^th of 883 public middle schools	57.3%	79	72.5	21.7			33.8	34.8			42.7	25.0		53.6		39.1	$14,176	$954	$13,222
Haslett Middle School	Public	6-8	1535 Franklin St	Haslett	48840	Ingham County	Haslett Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 339-8233	618	38	16.3	29.8%	442 (71.5%)	18 (2.9%)	66 (10.7%)	29 (4.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.5%)	94.4	35^th of 897 public middle schools	96.1%		93.8	39^th of 883 public middle schools	95.6%	4	80.9	61.2			71.2	64.4			67.0	57.1		60.1		52.2	$15,233	$852	$14,382
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School	Public	5-6	12620 Nixon Rd	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5740	775	42	18.3	38.3%	545 (70.3%)	25 (3.2%)	104 (13.4%)	36 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.4%)								(n/a)				49.6	50.6			34.1	43.5		50.8		22.8		$11,849	$1,683	$10,166
Chippewa Middle School	Public	6-8	4000 Okemos Rd	Okemos	48864	Ingham County	Okemos Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 706-4800	679	45	15.0	19.4%	374 (55.1%)	45 (6.6%)	30 (4.4%)	150 (22.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (11.5%)	95.2	28^th of 897 public middle schools	96.9%		91.6	62^nd of 883 public middle schools	93.0%	34	86.8	64.1				65.5				51.4		74.5		60.7	$15,165	$785	$14,380

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