The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Science. The lowest is 12% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Sheridan Sch
Sheridan School is a public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Philadelphia, located in the Kensington neighborhood on the city's northeast side. The school serves an enrollment that is solidly working-poor and predominantly Hispanic, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student population is also significantly Black and small numbers of Asian and white students, reflecting Philadelphia's broader racial diversity.
On state assessments in 2024-25, the school's proficiency in math and English language arts sits well below what is typical for the state. The math proficiency was at a low level, as was reading proficiency. Science results from the most recent year available showed modest gains, though still below the threshold that would indicate strong content mastery across the student body. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about what supports exist for students not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks and how instruction in reading specifically aligns with the district's newer science-of-reading curriculum adopted in 2024-25.
The school's grade band means it does not have a graduation rate or high school course offerings. Data on special education identification rates and English learner status were not available in the sources reviewed.
Philadelphia itself is a dense, historically walkable city organized around neighborhoods, with a strong presence of historic rowhomes and neighborhood commercial corridors. The school's zip code area, with median home values in the low range relative to the city, reflects working-class residential character. Rental costs in the area are moderate but have been rising. The broader city economy is anchored by healthcare, higher education, and life sciences, and recent development has concentrated in Center City, though school-serving neighborhoods like Kensington have seen less intensive investment.
The Philadelphia City School District has undergone significant curriculum changes in the past two years, including adoption of new math and reading materials aimed at raising proficiency city-wide. The district has also secured increased property tax funding for schools starting in 2025. At the same time, the district approved a major facilities closure and modernization plan taking effect beginning in the 2026-27 school year that will reshape school catchments across the city. Parents should check with the school and district directly about how that plan affects this building and its programs going forward.
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