Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherwood Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherwood Montessori's student population of 105 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Montessori is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2816 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Montessori's ranking?
Sherwood Montessori is ranked #2816 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherwood Montessori often compared to?
Sherwood Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Little Chico Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Montessori?
105 students attend Sherwood Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sherwood Montessori students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Montessori?
Sherwood Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherwood Montessori offer ?
Sherwood Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherwood Montessori part of?
Sherwood Montessori is part of Sherwood Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Montessori located?
Sherwood Montessori is located in the Chapmantown neighborhood of Chico, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Chapmantown.
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