Jack G. Desmond Middle vs Sherman Thomas Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Madera · Charter high · Grades 9–12
69 students
| Measure | Jack G. Desmond Middle Madera, California | Sherman Thomas Charter High Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 1,334 | #462 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14525 of 15,369 | #9417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 838 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Thomas Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 15.3).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 34%).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 93.6%).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.6).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle is the larger school with 838 students compared with 69.
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle is a public school while Sherman Thomas Charter High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jack G. Desmond Middle better than Sherman Thomas Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Thomas Charter High ranks higher (46.2 vs 15.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jack G. Desmond Middle and Sherman Thomas Charter High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack G. Desmond Middle: 838. Sherman Thomas Charter High: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack G. Desmond Middle and Sherman Thomas Charter High rank in California?
Jack G. Desmond Middle is 1115th of 1,334 and Sherman Thomas Charter High is 462nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).