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Sherman Thomas Charter
Elementary School · Sherman Thomas Charter District · Madera, CA
A charter elementary school in Madera, CA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 West Adell St., Madera, CA 93638
- Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Thomas Charter score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherman Thomas Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,647/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madera), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,031
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Nishimoto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| James Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sherman Thomas Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sherman Thomas Charter is listed in Sherman Thomas Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Thomas Charter
Sherman Thomas Charter is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Sherman Thomas Charter District, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,988 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Thomas Charter
What grades does Sherman Thomas Charter serve?
Sherman Thomas Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sherman Thomas Charter?
Sherman Thomas Charter has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Thomas Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Thomas Charter is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Thomas Charter rank in CA?
Sherman Thomas Charter ranks #5,988 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sherman Thomas Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Thomas Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sherman Thomas Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Thomas Charter has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sherman Thomas Charter a charter school?
Yes, Sherman Thomas Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sherman Thomas Charter a Title I school?
No, Sherman Thomas Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Thomas Charter?
59.6% of students at Sherman Thomas Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (559) 674-1192
- Area population (ZIP 93638)
- 51,502
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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