Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Sheridan Preparatory Academy is an elementary school in Albany, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 287 students. The school is part of the Albany City School District, which is ranked 758 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan Preparatory Academy has a significantly higher percentage of African American (58.89%) and Hispanic (20.56%) students compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 2038 and 2339 out of 2201 to 2439 schools over the past several years. Its performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, around 90% of Sheridan Preparatory Academy's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at the school, ranging from $14,699 to $19,321 over the past few years, the academic performance remains poor.

When comparing Sheridan Preparatory Academy to nearby schools in the Albany City School District, such as Giffen Memorial Elementary School, KIPP Technical Valley Charter School, and Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy, the differences in racial makeup, academic performance, and economic disadvantage are stark. These comparisons highlight the significant challenges faced by Sheridan Preparatory Academy and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the persistent achievement gaps and improve educational opportunities for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Sheridan Ave
       Albany, NY  12206-2920


(518) 475-6850

District: Albany City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2339th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,321 Help


Students who attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy usually attend:

Middle:    William S Hackett Middle School
High:    Albany High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.9%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.9% Help


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Compare Details Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Albany City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.9%), Hispanic (20.6%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 14.1. 6 elementary schools in the Albany City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is $19,321, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Albany City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sheridan Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Preparatory Academy 2339th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Sheridan Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Albany City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany City School District 758th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheridan Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.93 1876th 2206 15.0%
2007 9.27 2071st 2219 6.7%
2008 3.87 2182nd 2227 2.0%
2009 5.34 2202nd 2257 2.4%
2010 18.49 1963rd 2263 13.3%
2011 5.52 2224th 2286 2.7%
2012 5.58 2240th 2320 3.4%
2013 9.17 2249th 2325 3.3%
2014 6.18 2305th 2345 1.7%
2015 6.47 2318th 2352 1.4%
2016 5.02 2347th 2366 0.8%
2017 4.53 2368th 2386 0.8%
2018 6.49 2339th 2395 2.3%
2019 4.99 2384th 2413 1.2%
2021 11.06 2038th 2201 7.4%
2022 10.57 2302nd 2434 5.4%
2023 9.50 2339th 2439 4.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.14 179th 180 0.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.79 590th 938 37.1%
2019 34.46 577th 860 32.9%
2022 25.49 883rd 1027 14.0%
2023 28.18 820th 1001 18.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.03 1862nd 2031 8.3%
2023 26.11 1622nd 2016 19.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.81 1996th 2045 2.4%
2019 7.87 2013th 2032 0.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.31 680th 730 6.8%
2019 19.69 539th 570 5.4%
2023 15.20 620th 637 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.68 2308th 2338 1.3%
2019 5.50 2331st 2357 1.1%
2021 12.14 1810th 1955 7.4%
2022 11.56 2264th 2401 5.7%
2023 10.24 2293rd 2403 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.23 2193rd 2340 6.3%
2019 7.21 2314th 2358 1.9%
2021 11.80 1823rd 1961 7.0%
2022 12.41 2245th 2400 6.5%
2023 11.88 2265th 2400 5.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.49 669th 671 0.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.98 848th 948 10.5%
2019 14.88 845th 891 5.2%
2021 20.36 353rd 427 17.3%
2022 27.05 716th 936 23.5%
2023 23.19 686th 857 20.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 1293rd 1392 7.1%
2019 5.85 1307th 1315 0.6%
2022 20.72 1326th 1503 11.8%
2023 16.40 1311th 1429 8.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.10 1390th 1408 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Enrollment information for Sheridan Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 17 335 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 25 288 12 32 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 14 206 8 27 116 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 16 292 11 32 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 13 298 9 29 0 n/a n/a 1 350
2010 17 283 10 38 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2011 27 328 12 55 1 0 0 0 423
2012 34 274 15 63 2 0 7 0 395
2013 24 261 10 79 0 0 20 0 394
2014 23 235 8 76 1 0 17 0 360
2015 21 255 7 69 0 0 22 0 374
2016 31 269 15 66 1 0 31 0 413
2017 42 234 16 60 1 1 36 0 390
2018 32 206 23 82 1 1 35 0 380
2019 23 184 17 71 1 1 28 0 325
2020 21 194 19 64 2 3 30 0 333
2021 13 172 23 62 2 3 17 0 292
2022 22 161 17 69 0 3 19 0 291
2023 16 169 23 59 0 0 20 0 287

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

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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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 390 n/a n/a 87.4
2006 357 34.0 10.5 95.2
2007 371 31.0 12.0 85.2
2008 353 30.5 11.6 85.6
2009 350 30.5 11.5 81.7
2010 348 32.0 10.8 78.2
2011 423 31.0 13.6 84.2
2012 395 30.0 13.1 99.2
2013 394 26.0 15.1 88.8
2014 360 25.9 13.8 83.9
2015 374 25.0 14.9 77.5
2016 413 24.0 17.2 73.8
2017 390 25.0 15.5 71.3
2018 380 28.0 13.5 58.2
2019 325 27.0 12.0 93.2
2020 333 30.6 10.8 79.3
2021 292 22.1 13.2 91.1
2022 291 23.4 12.4 89.3
2023 287 20.2 14.1 89.9

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 390 n/a n/a 87.4
2006 357 34.0 10.5 95.2
2007 371 31.0 12.0 85.2
2008 353 30.5 11.6 85.6
2009 350 30.5 11.5 81.7
2010 348 32.0 10.8 78.2
2011 423 31.0 13.6 84.2
2012 395 30.0 13.1 99.2
2013 394 26.0 15.1 88.8
2014 360 25.9 13.8 83.9
2015 374 25.0 14.9 77.5
2016 413 24.0 17.2 73.8
2017 390 25.0 15.5 71.3
2018 380 28.0 13.5 58.2
2019 325 27.0 12.0 93.2
2020 333 30.6 10.8 79.3
2021 292 22.1 13.2 91.1
2022 291 23.4 12.4 89.3
2023 287 20.2 14.1 89.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201395.6%0.0%0.0%99.0%96.4%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.0%99.0%
201497.9%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%100.0%
201597.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%99.2%98.9%
201698.0%0.5%0.0%98.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.3%98.8%98.5%
201794.4%0.0%0.0%96.4%98.5%98.2%98.5%95.1%95.7%96.9%
201896.1%0.3%0.0%97.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%96.9%99.7%97.9%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.8%100.0%99.4%
202098.2%0.0%98.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.5%99.1%98.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,217 (8.3%) $13,383 (91.7%) $14,600
2020 $1,771 (12.0%) $12,928 (88.0%) $14,699
2021 $2,928 (17.5%) $13,851 (82.6%) $16,778
2022 $3,285 (18.7%) $14,285 (81.3%) $17,570
2023 $3,944 (20.4%) $15,378 (79.6%) $19,321

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan Preparatory Academy

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 2384th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2339th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Preparatory Academy)1813
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)3128.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Sheridan Preparatory Academy)2325.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Albany City School District)3035
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Preparatory Academy)1218
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)2427.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Sheridan Preparatory Academy)431.7
 27.7%
   4th Grade Math (Albany City School District)2433.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Preparatory Academy)817
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)1526.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sheridan Preparatory Academy)1013.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Albany City School District)2229.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students325287
 11.7%
African American184169
 8.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1723
 35.3%
Hispanic7159
 16.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2316
 30.4%
Two or More Races2820
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%89.9%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Preparatory Academy

Students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy are 59% African American, 21% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Sheridan Preparatory Academy.

Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 4.1% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : William S Hackett Middle School
High : Albany High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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