At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
75
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
36%-29.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
37.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Madera, California. The school enrolls 75 students. It is part of the Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
37.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSherman Thomas STEM Academy District
County6039
CityMadera
ZIP93638
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060222514101
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment75
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino54.7%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
54.7%
Black
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.