Sheridan Road

www.lansingschools.net

342 Students

Middle School 4th - 7th

School Overview

Sheridan Road STEM Magnet School, located at 16900 Cedar St in Lansing, Michigan, is a dedicated magnet program within the Lansing School District that emphasizes a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning. The school is specifically designed to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) across its entire curriculum, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. By utilizing a project-based learning model, Sheridan Road aims to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world while maintaining a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

As a magnet school, Sheridan Road attracts students from throughout the district who are interested in a specialized focus on innovation and discovery. The school leverages partnerships and community resources to provide students with real-world applications for their studies, ensuring that classroom learning remains relevant and engaging. Parents and families looking for more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, enrollment procedures, or specific mission can find additional resources through the official Lansing School District website at [www.lansingschools.net](http://www.lansingschools.net).

342

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Road
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	91
Black	105
Asian	17
Two or More	47
American Indian	4

Black
105 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
91 (26.6 %)
White
78 (22.8 %)
Two or More
47 (13.7 %)
Asian
17 (5.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Lansing Public School District
Phone:	(517)755-1630
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	4th - 7th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 4 80

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 46