The Thomas E. Mathews Community School is a Waldorf-inspired public school serving at-risk students in grades 7 through 12 with the goal of their returning to district public schools. T.E. Mathews Community School is located in Marysville, California and is overseen by the Yuba County Office of Education.
Serving 24 students in grades 7-12, Thomas E. Mathews Community ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas E. Mathews Community's student population of 24 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Better Together
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas E. Mathews Community is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas E. Mathews Community?
The graduation rate of Thomas E. Mathews Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thomas E. Mathews Community?
24 students attend Thomas E. Mathews Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas E. Mathews Community students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas E. Mathews Community?
Thomas E. Mathews Community has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas E. Mathews Community offer ?
Thomas E. Mathews Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Thomas E. Mathews Community part of?
Thomas E. Mathews Community is part of Yuba County Office Of Education School District.
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