Summary:
The Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District is home to a single exceptional middle school, Sherman Thomas STEM Academy, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students.
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy stands out as a top-performing middle school, consistently ranking in the top 5% of California middle schools over the past three years with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have significantly outperformed the state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST), with proficiency rates of 81.58% in ELA/Literacy and 73.68% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, indicating excellent student attendance and engagement.
Despite having a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (37.33%), Sherman Thomas STEM Academy has been able to maintain its high academic performance, suggesting that the school is effectively serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's focus on STEM education, small class sizes, and strong leadership and teaching staff may be contributing factors to its exceptional performance, which could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to emulate its success.
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