Is Sheridan Preparatory Academy a good school?

Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 18.0% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Sheridan Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Preparatory Academy?

Students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy are 58% African American, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% White, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sheridan Preparatory Academy attend?

Students who attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend: Middle : William S Hackett Middle School High : Albany High School

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 746 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sheridan Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools over the past decade.

Sheridan Preparatory Academy's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 20.45% to 32.35%, compared to the state average of 42.6% to 47.05%. In math, the proficiency rates ranged from 21.28% to 41.67%, compared to the state average of 48.93% to 58.03%. The school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade was also low at 24.32%, compared to the state average of 35%. The school's student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, also struggle, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of schools statewide. Around 90% of Sheridan Preparatory Academy's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios at Sheridan Preparatory Academy, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding and resources may not be enough to improve student performance. Nearby Giffen Memorial Elementary, Roots Academy At West Hill, and Arbor Hill Elementary also struggle academically, while some local charter schools, such as KIPP Technical Valley and Henry Johnson Charter School, perform better, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206-2920

(518) 475-6850

District: Albany City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2004^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,321

Students who attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.7%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Albany City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Sheridan Preparatory Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Albany City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (57.7%), Hispanic (25.3%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 13. 6 elementary schools in the Albany City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan Preparatory Academy employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is $19,321, which is the 4^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Albany City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheridan Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Preparatory Academy 2004^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Sheridan Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Albany City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany City School District 746^th of 865 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
2006	20.93	1876^th	2206	15.0%
2007	9.27	2071^st	2219	6.7%
2008	3.87	2182^nd	2227	2.0%
2009	5.34	2202^nd	2257	2.4%
2010	18.49	1963^rd	2263	13.3%
2011	5.52	2224^th	2286	2.7%
2012	5.58	2240^th	2320	3.4%
2013	9.17	2249^th	2325	3.3%
2014	6.18	2305^th	2345	1.7%
2015	6.47	2318^th	2352	1.4%
2016	5.02	2347^th	2366	0.8%
2017	4.53	2368^th	2386	0.8%
2018	6.49	2339^th	2395	2.3%
2019	4.99	2384^th	2413	1.2%
2021	11.06	2038^th	2201	7.4%
2022	10.57	2302^nd	2434	5.4%
2023	9.50	2339^th	2439	4.1%
2024	21.94	2004^th	2445	18.0%

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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	179^th	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
2018	37.79	590^th	938	37.1%
2019	34.46	577^th	860	32.9%
2022	25.49	883^rd	1027	14.0%
2023	28.18	820^th	1001	18.1%
2024	54.06	332^nd	1066	68.9%

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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
2022	22.03	1862^nd	2031	8.3%
2023	26.11	1622^nd	2016	19.5%
2024	44.47	999^th	2110	52.7%

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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
2018	9.81	1996^th	2045	2.4%
2019	7.87	2013^th	2032	0.9%
2024	24.39	1689^th	2078	18.7%

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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
2018	19.31	680^th	730	6.8%
2019	19.69	539^th	570	5.4%
2023	15.20	620^th	637	2.7%
2024	44.74	375^th	766	51.0%

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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
2018	5.68	2308^th	2338	1.3%
2019	5.50	2331^st	2357	1.1%
2021	12.14	1810^th	1955	7.4%
2022	11.56	2264^th	2401	5.7%
2023	10.24	2293^rd	2403	4.6%
2024	23.57	1943^rd	2413	19.5%

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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
2018	12.23	2193^rd	2340	6.3%
2019	7.21	2314^th	2358	1.9%
2021	11.80	1823^rd	1961	7.0%
2022	12.41	2245^th	2400	6.5%
2023	11.88	2265^th	2400	5.6%
2024	22.34	1997^th	2411	17.2%

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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	669^th	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
2018	18.98	848^th	948	10.5%
2019	14.88	845^th	891	5.2%
2021	20.36	353^rd	427	17.3%
2022	27.05	716^th	936	23.5%
2023	23.19	686^th	857	20.0%
2024	46.34	458^th	927	50.6%

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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
2018	15.46	1293^rd	1392	7.1%
2019	5.85	1307^th	1315	0.6%
2022	20.72	1326^th	1503	11.8%
2023	16.40	1311^th	1429	8.3%
2024	37.49	953^rd	1531	37.8%

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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	1390^th	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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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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
2024	13	146	7	64	0	0	23	0	253

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 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
2024	253	19.4	13.0	80.6

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 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
2024	253	19.4	13.0	80.6

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.

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