Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High vs Sherwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Sherwood Montessori
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
116 students
| Measure | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, California | Sherwood Montessori Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,334 | #3304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6149 of 15,369 | #38358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 716 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 17% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 30.3).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 57.3%).
- •Sherwood Montessori does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.9).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is the larger school with 716 students compared with 116.
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is a public school while Sherwood Montessori 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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High better than Sherwood Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks higher (56.9 vs 30.3 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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and Sherwood Montessori?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High: 716. Sherwood Montessori: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and Sherwood Montessori rank in California?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 336th of 1,334 and Sherwood Montessori is 3304th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).