Summary:
The Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District in Madera, California, consists of a single, highly-ranked STEM middle school serving grades 6 through 8.
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking in the 95th percentile or higher among all California middle schools for the last three years. It excels academically, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science that are dramatically higher than the state averages. A particularly notable achievement is the school's perfect attendance record, reporting 0% chronic absenteeism compared to a much higher state average.
An interesting finding is the school's ability to achieve these exceptional results with a student body where over a third qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating that its focused STEM model is effective for a diverse range of students. Performance shows strong growth by grade level, with 8th graders achieving especially high proficiency. The school maintains this consistent excellence with per-student spending and a student-teacher ratio that are close to state averages, indicating a cost-effective and sustainable model for success.
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