Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 179 students in Sheridan Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sheridan Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
179 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sheridan Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,559 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,117
$15,263
Spending / Student
$10,559
$15,352
Best Sheridan Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District is ranked #105 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan Elementary School District?
89% of Sheridan Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sheridan Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,559 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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