Sherman Thomas Stem Academy

About Sherman Thomas Stem Academy

Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is a public charter school located in the heart of San Francisco. The school was founded in 2020 with a mission to provide a high-quality education to students in grades 6-12. The school offers a rigorous curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as robotics, coding, and engineering.
The school strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school has a strong emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is committed to preparing students for college and career readiness. The school provides a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed. The school also offers a wide range of college and career exploration opportunities.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is dedicated to providing an excellent education for all students. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive.

Address:	51 E. Adell St. Madera, CA 93638
Phone:	(559) 871-5490
Site:	–
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	74 students

Overview Sherman Thomas Stem Academy

Sherman Thomas Stem Academy serves 74 students in grades 6-8.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sherman Thomas Stem Academy

Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sherman Thomas Stem Academy is 0.51, 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.