Sheridan Middle School

Summary:

Sheridan Middle School is a public middle school located in Thornville, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 565. The school is part of the Northern Local School District, which is ranked 243 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.9% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school's gifted and talented students have also consistently ranked among the top schools in Ohio, with a ranking of 8 out of 241 Ohio middle schools in the 2021-2022 school year. However, the school's performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower compared to other student groups.

While Sheridan Middle School generally outperforms nearby schools like Heritage Middle School and Crooksville Middle School in academic performance, some nearby schools, like Heath Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic results. The school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (40.18% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may impact academic performance. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.5% in the 2019-2020 school year to 24.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is an area of concern that the school should address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8660 Sheridan Road
       Thornville, OH  43076-9757


(740) 743-1315

District: Northern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Compare Details Sheridan Middle School ranks better than 63.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheridan Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Middle School 385th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Sheridan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Local 243rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheridan Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.74 58th 400 85.5%
2005 81.02 103rd 692 85.1%
2006 74.08 179th 732 75.5%
2007 70.79 272nd 837 67.5%
2008 71.88 259th 835 69.0%
2009 72.60 259th 858 69.8%
2010 67.52 381st 895 57.4%
2011 73.61 258th 925 72.1%
2012 73.96 269th 989 72.8%
2013 75.44 238th 1001 76.2%
2014 74.37 260th 1008 74.2%
2015 74.51 248th 1035 76.0%
2016 72.17 298th 1050 71.6%
2017 75.33 247th 1038 76.2%
2018 66.94 372nd 1010 63.2%
2019 74.55 262nd 1050 75.0%
2021 77.54 222nd 1037 78.6%
2022 75.16 251st 1017 75.3%
2023 67.12 372nd 1048 64.5%
2024 66.93 385th 1046 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.30 441st 590 25.3%
2024 27.44 436th 563 22.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.07 258th 924 72.1%
2019 74.79 201st 945 78.7%
2021 80.22 121st 923 86.9%
2022 75.90 156th 947 83.5%
2023 47.64 528th 974 45.8%
2024 69.50 284th 989 71.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.45 272nd 897 69.7%
2019 78.80 185th 917 79.8%
2021 75.27 215th 910 76.4%
2022 74.82 226th 925 75.6%
2023 72.23 258th 943 72.6%
2024 75.57 227th 942 75.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 367th 643 42.9%
2019 42.29 365th 658 44.5%
2021 44.61 263rd 576 54.3%
2022 34.66 372nd 565 34.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.36 388th 521 25.5%
2019 67.09 39th 164 76.2%
2021 45.37 199th 274 27.4%
2022 76.46 8th 241 96.7%
2023 67.18 49th 173 71.7%
2024 69.97 37th 196 81.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.07 405th 916 55.8%
2019 68.60 310th 933 66.8%
2021 72.96 238th 924 74.2%
2022 71.31 258th 946 72.7%
2023 57.93 431st 963 55.2%
2024 53.14 490th 958 48.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sheridan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.30 400th 781 48.8%
2019 65.56 280th 796 64.8%
2021 67.96 239th 781 69.4%
2022 63.45 285th 809 64.8%
2023 53.09 405th 805 49.7%
2024 51.08 412th 795 48.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a student
Saturday, March 30, 2019

Open Quote Sheridan Middle School is a excellent choice of schools in Ohio. Teachers have plenty of time for students academically. Students are kept under a strict rule system located in their agenda. But one thing I find interesting about SMS is the lack of bullying at the school. I hardly ever see any bullying at this school. 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
1994 564 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 541 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 541 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 524 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 542 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 567 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 566 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 564 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 549 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 549 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 524 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 529
2005 552 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 556
2006 549 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 6 560
2007 554 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 559
2008 554 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 560
2009 555 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 564
2010 555 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 7 566
2011 531 2 1 0 0 0 10 0 544
2012 513 0 1 1 0 1 11 0 527
2013 481 2 1 1 0 1 13 0 499
2014 496 1 1 0 0 1 7 0 506
2015 482 4 1 1 0 0 6 0 494
2016 490 3 1 1 0 0 8 0 503
2017 536 2 0 1 0 0 9 0 548
2018 537 2 1 2 0 0 4 0 546
2019 506 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 516
2020 529 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 540
2021 541 2 1 7 0 0 10 0 561
2022 548 1 3 8 0 0 14 0 574
2023 542 2 4 7 0 0 10 0 565

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
1994 570 22.0 25.9 26
1995 546 28.0 19.5 19
1996 546 28.0 19.5 19
1997 528 30.0 17.6 23.9
1998 544 31.0 17.5 19.3
1999 569 30.0 19.0 26
2000 567 30.0 18.9 25
2001 564 32.0 17.6 24.8
2002 552 33.0 16.7 25.2
2003 552 33.0 16.7 25.2
2004 529 32.0 16.5 29
2005 556 32.0 17.4 32.9
2006 560 32.0 17.5 33.8
2007 559 30.0 18.6 49.1
2008 560 29.5 19.0 n/a
2009 564 30.5 18.5 51.7
2010 566 33.0 17.1 56.4
2011 544 35.0 15.5 55.5
2012 527 32.0 16.4 58.8
2013 499 30.7 16.2 53.1
2014 506 25.5 19.8 53
2015 494 n/a n/a 56.5
2016 503 28.0 17.9 76.7
2017 548 27.8 19.7 44.3
2018 546 27.8 19.6 46.9
2019 516 27.8 18.5 52.3
2020 540 29.8 18.1 40.6
2021 561 30.8 18.2 n/a
2022 574 31.3 18.3 n/a
2023 565 30.8 18.3 40.2

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
1994 570 22.0 25.9 26
1995 546 28.0 19.5 19
1996 546 28.0 19.5 19
1997 528 30.0 17.6 23.9
1998 544 31.0 17.5 19.3
1999 569 30.0 19.0 26
2000 567 30.0 18.9 25
2001 564 32.0 17.6 24.8
2002 552 33.0 16.7 25.2
2003 552 33.0 16.7 25.2
2004 529 32.0 16.5 29
2005 556 32.0 17.4 32.9
2006 560 32.0 17.5 33.8
2007 559 30.0 18.6 49.1
2008 560 29.5 19.0 n/a
2009 564 30.5 18.5 51.7
2010 566 33.0 17.1 56.4
2011 544 35.0 15.5 55.5
2012 527 32.0 16.4 58.8
2013 499 30.7 16.2 53.1
2014 506 25.5 19.8 53
2015 494 n/a n/a 56.5
2016 503 28.0 17.9 76.7
2017 548 27.8 19.7 44.3
2018 546 27.8 19.6 46.9
2019 516 27.8 18.5 52.3
2020 540 29.8 18.1 40.6
2021 561 30.8 18.2 n/a
2022 574 31.3 18.3 n/a
2023 565 30.8 18.3 40.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,070
2022 $9,205
2023 $8,827

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 372nd of 1048 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan Middle School)71.145.5
 25.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northern Local)71.345.5
 25.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Middle School)6552.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Local)66.152.4
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan Middle School)71.971.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northern Local)72.170.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Middle School)83.770.9
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Local)83.870.5
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Sheridan Middle School)80.577.8
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Northern Local)79.177.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan Middle School)6660.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northern Local)6560.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Middle School)62.757.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Local)61.257.7
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516565
 9.5%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White506542
 7.1%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%40.2%
 12.1%


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Students at Sheridan Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Sheridan Middle School.

Sheridan Middle School ranks 385th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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