Excellent
#438 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Sherwood Montessori
Elementary School · Sherwood Montessori District · Chico, CA
A charter elementary school in Chico, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1010 Cleveland Ave., Chico, CA 95928
- Math 39% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherwood Montessori score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherwood Montessori 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), 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
$65,350
Median home value
$476,600
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95928; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy for Personalized EducationPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Butte County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Chico Country DayCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 574 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sherwood Montessori District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,510NCES 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.
Sherwood Montessori is listed in Sherwood Montessori District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Montessori
Sherwood Montessori is a public elementary school in Chico, CA, part of Sherwood Montessori District, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Sherwood Montessori
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Montessori
What grades does Sherwood Montessori serve?
Sherwood Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sherwood Montessori?
Sherwood Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Montessori is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Montessori rank in CA?
Sherwood Montessori ranks #438 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sherwood Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Sherwood Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Montessori has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sherwood Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Sherwood Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sherwood Montessori a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Montessori?
57.9% of students at Sherwood Montessori 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
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (530) 345-6600
- Area population (ZIP 95928)
- 37,533
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 95928; 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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