Sherman Thomas STEM Academy

Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District

101 West Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638

(559)871-5490

stcsca.org/sherman-thomas-stem-academy/

Charter School 75 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherman Thomas STEM Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Madera, CA. Administered by Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 75 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 2.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 27.3:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 36% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 22 students qualified for free lunch and 5 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 101 West Adell St. in Madera, CA 93638, Sherman Thomas STEM Academy serves families zoned within the Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Thomas STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	50
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
50 (66.7%)
White
19 (25.3%)
Asian
4 (5.3%)
Two or More
2 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District
Phone:	(559)871-5490
Website:	http://stcsca.org/sherman-thomas-stem-academy/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 26