Sheridan Middle School

254 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sheridan Middle School, located at 3030 W 246th St in Sheridan, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for the local community as part of the Sheridan Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It focuses on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Sheridan Middle School is known for its commitment to creating a supportive culture that values student participation. The school encourages involvement in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help students build character, leadership skills, and school spirit. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Sheridan community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, engaged citizens in their future pursuits.

254

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
229 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.1 %)
Two or More
9 (3.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheridan Community Schools
Phone:	(317)758-6780
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 84