Very Good
#2228 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Middle School · Sherman Thomas Stem Academy District · Madera, CA
A charter middle school in Madera, CA where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 West Adell St., Madera, CA 93638
- Math 73% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 38:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Thomas Stem Academy score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherman Thomas Stem Academy 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack G. Desmond MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 0.5 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Gould Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,107NCES 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 Stem Academy is listed in Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is a public middle school in Madera, CA, part of Sherman Thomas Stem Academy District, serving approximately 76 students in grades 6th-8th with a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,228 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
What grades does Sherman Thomas Stem Academy serve?
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherman Thomas Stem Academy?
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Thomas Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is 38:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Thomas Stem Academy rank in CA?
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy ranks #2,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sherman Thomas Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Thomas Stem Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sherman Thomas Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sherman Thomas Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Thomas Stem Academy?
43.4% of students at Sherman Thomas Stem Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Phone
- (559) 871-5490
- 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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