The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Social studies. The lowest is 29% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Sheridan Middle School
Sheridan Middle School serves grades six through eight in the town of Sheridan, a small but rapidly growing community at the northwest corner of Hamilton County. The school is part of the Sheridan Community Schools district, which also includes an elementary school and a high school, all within the town’s compact footprint. The town itself is auto-dependent, with a historic Main Street corridor and a mix of manufacturing, farms, and residential areas. The district offers open enrollment for all grades at no cost, a policy that makes the school accessible to families living outside district boundaries and gives incoming residents a clear option to consider during a housing search.
Academically, the school’s performance on the state’s ILEARN assessments places it below the midpoint among districts in Hamilton County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, roughly a quarter of students met the state’s proficiency threshold, while in English language arts the share was somewhat higher, though still below the county median. Science proficiency also trailed the county average. These results come from the most recent testing year available, and participation rates for math and ELA were complete, while the science participation rate was not reported. Social studies data is older and from a different assessment, so it does not offer a current comparison. For a family weighing academic expectations, the school’s scores are a clear soft spot relative to many of its peers in Hamilton County, and a parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks.
The student body is relatively small for a middle school, with an enrollment that is predominantly White. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating that the school serves a population with a range of economic backgrounds. Data on students receiving special education services or English learner support were not available, so a parent with a child who has specific learning needs may want to ask the school directly about those programs and staffing.
Sheridan is undergoing notable growth, with the town’s population rising at a brisk pace since the 2020 census, driven by considerable new development. The town consolidated with the surrounding Adams Township at the start of 2025, expanding its municipal boundaries and governance. Housing values in the area run a bit above the state average but below the national figure, and rental costs are moderate relative to local incomes. For a family moving to the area, the school sits in a community that is becoming more populous and diverse in its land use, though still retains a small-town feel.
The school’s setting within a single, unified district and a compact town means that the middle school is integrated into community life, with the downtown historic district, library, and parks within close proximity. No information was available on specific programs such as advanced coursework, clubs, or career exploration at the middle school level, nor on chronic absenteeism or discipline patterns. Those are gaps a parent would need to fill through a school visit or direct conversation.
Overall, Sheridan Middle School offers a small-school environment in a growing community where academic achievement on state tests is below the county norm. Families who prioritize a tight-knit, locally anchored school and who are comfortable with the area’s suburban-rural character and outward growth may find it a workable fit, but those looking for higher tested performance or more data on student support may need to do additional digging.
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