Serving 218 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Sherman Thomas Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Thomas Charter is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Thomas Charter's ranking?
Sherman Thomas Charter is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherman Thomas Charter?
218 students attend Sherman Thomas Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sherman Thomas Charter students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 22:1, 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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