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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,360 Schools
# Students
76 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
267,978 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 1,908 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
70%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
20%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,276 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$829,000
$116,387 MM
Spending
$705,000
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,908
$19,978
Spending / Student
$9,276
$18,399
Best Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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
51 East Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 76 students.
What is the rank of Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District?
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District is ranked #55 out of 1,908 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?
70% of Sherman Thomas STEM Academy School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 $9,276 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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