Liberty Charter vs Sherman Thomas Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 437 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
704 students
Sherman Thomas Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
233 students
| Measure | Liberty Charter Madera, California | Sherman Thomas Charter Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5386 of 5,693 | #3829 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49127 of 50,301 | #41902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 704 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Thomas Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 11.2).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 91.1%).
- •Sherman Thomas Charter does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.3).
- •Liberty Charter is the larger school with 704 students compared with 233.
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 Liberty Charter better than Sherman Thomas Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Thomas Charter ranks higher (24.7 vs 11.2 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 Liberty Charter and Sherman Thomas Charter?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Charter: 704. Sherman Thomas Charter: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Charter and Sherman Thomas Charter rank in California?
Liberty Charter is 5386th of 5,693 and Sherman Thomas Charter is 3829th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).