Irving Middle School vs Sheridan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
795 students
Sheridan Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Irving Middle School Lincoln, Nebraska | Sheridan Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 123 | #16 of 511 |
| National rank | #3217 of 15,369 | #1652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 795 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheridan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 70.6).
- •Sheridan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Sheridan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Sheridan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 39.6%).
- •Sheridan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Irving Middle School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 352.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irving Middle School better than Sheridan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sheridan Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 70.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irving Middle School and Sheridan Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Middle School: 795. Sheridan Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Middle School and Sheridan Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Irving Middle School is 37th of 123 and Sheridan Elementary School is 16th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).