Summary:
In zip code 77475, there is a single elementary school, Sheridan Elementary, which serves grades K-5 in the rural community of Sheridan, Texas, as part of the Rice Consolidated Independent School District.
Sheridan Elementary is a very small school with only 82 students, offering a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 that allows for more individualized attention. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 79.27% of students economically disadvantaged. A standout feature is the school's impressive upward trend in state rankings, moving from the 39th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 57th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. The most remarkable finding is the 4th-grade class of 2025-2026, which achieved a 90.91% proficiency rate in Mathematics—far exceeding both the district (61.18%) and state (49.28%) averages. However, performance is inconsistent across subjects and grade levels, with the school's overall Reading proficiency (48.66%) lagging behind its Math proficiency (61.67%). Science is a critical weakness, with only 20% of 5th graders proficient in 2024-2025, well below the state average of 29.57%.
While Sheridan Elementary consistently outperforms its district in most subjects, it still trails state averages in several areas, particularly Reading. The small enrollment means that just a few students can significantly impact proficiency percentages, making year-over-year comparisons volatile. For example, the 4th-grade Math score of 90.91% could represent 10 out of 11 students passing. The school spent $13,879 per student in 2020-2021, above the state average, reflecting the higher costs of operating a small rural school. Overall, Sheridan Elementary shows promising improvement but faces challenges in achieving consistent, high-level performance across all subjects.
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