Summary:
The Sherwood Montessori District consists of a single, small public Montessori school, Sherwood Montessori, serving grades K-8 with 116 students in Chico.
Sherwood Montessori shows a clear strength in science, where student proficiency is significantly higher than the California state average. However, the school faces challenges in mathematics, where proficiency rates are notably lower than the state average. The school's performance in English Language Arts is close to the state average. It's important for parents to note that the school has shown a positive trend, improving its statewide ranking over the past three years.
A major area of concern for the district is chronic absenteeism, with a rate much higher than the state average, which can impact student learning across all subjects. The school operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio and the district itself is highly ranked. For families interested in a specialized, inquiry-based Montessori education in a small-school setting, this school offers a unique public option with particular promise in science education, though support may be needed in mathematics and improving regular attendance.
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