Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherman Thomas Charter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Thomas Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sherman Thomas Charter's student population of 212 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sherman Thomas Charter is 0.39, which is less 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)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Thomas Charter?
212 students attend Sherman Thomas Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sherman Thomas Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Thomas Charter?
Sherman Thomas Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman Thomas Charter offer ?
Sherman Thomas Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherman Thomas Charter part of?
Sherman Thomas Charter is part of Sherman Thomas Charter School District.
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