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Schools in Sheridan · Western Placer Unified School District

Sheridan’s public schools outscore 70% of California districts

41% of students in Sheridan’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sheridan, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
57%
▲ 10 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
41%
▲ 8 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
82%
▼ 4 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.4K
▼ 27% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
22.8
CA 21.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
4,309 students on the public path
In brief

Sheridan’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 583 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sheridan’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,431 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 14% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sheridan’s grade

A− Test scoresC− Graduation

B+: better than 70% of California school districts. Test scores are above the California average; graduation is below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 70%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (583)Better than 79%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,648 test results and a graduating class of 549 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Sheridan’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,643 in math, 3,653 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sheridan, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Sheridan ElementaryWestern Placer Unified School DistrictC+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB to A−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressB+

Sheridan’s public schools are run by Western Placer Unified School District, which also serves Lincoln. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Western Placer Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 14 schools · 8,030 students, up 14% since 2020–21 · 22.8 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$15,431CA $21,206 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 46.7% · 3653 students tested
Math41%
State average 33.1% · 3643 students tested

Sheridan vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Sheridan’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SheridanB+Western Placer Unified
LincolnB+Western Placer Unified K–12 · Placer Union High 9–12

Every school in Sheridan

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Sheridanby address
Sheridan Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
C+
62 students21:1Rate it →
Also serving Sheridanin other towns
Twelve Bridges Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lincoln
A−
931 students24:1Rate it →
Glen Edwards Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lincoln
B
815 students22:1Rate it →
Twelve Bridges High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lincoln
1,317 students22:1Rate it →
Lincoln High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lincoln
B+
1,184 students21:1Rate it →

Questions about Sheridan’s schools

Are Sheridan’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sheridan children attend outscore 70% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sheridan in?

Western Placer Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 8,030 students in 14 schools (2024–25).

Where do Sheridan kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Twelve Bridges High and Lincoln High.

What is Sheridan’s graduation rate?

82% of the class of 2023 in Western Placer Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Sheridan spend per student?

$15,431 in Western Placer Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.