Sherman Thomas STEM Academy vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy
Madera · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
948 students
| Measure | Sherman Thomas STEM Academy Madera, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 1,334 | #987 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1900 of 15,369 | #13904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 75 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 37.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 18% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Thomas STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 19.3).
- •Sherman Thomas STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 18%).
- •Sherman Thomas STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Sherman Thomas STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 87.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 37.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 948 students compared with 75.
- •Sherman Thomas STEM Academy is a charter school while Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public 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 Sherman Thomas STEM Academy better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Thomas STEM Academy ranks higher (77.6 vs 19.3 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 Sherman Thomas STEM Academy and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy: 75. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherman Thomas STEM Academy and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy is 104th of 1,334 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 987th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).