Top Rankings
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 75 students in Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public School in Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
75 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District, which is ranked #55 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)8%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
67%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,107 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$983,000
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,173
$26,022
Spending / Student
$13,107
$22,604
Best Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 598-0228
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 598-0228
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District?
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 75 students.
What is the rank of Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District?
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District is ranked #55 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District?
67% of Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District?
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,107 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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