Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sherwood Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherwood Montessori's student population of 114 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Montessori is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7581 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Montessori's ranking?
Sherwood Montessori is ranked #7581 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sherwood Montessori often compared to?
Sherwood Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Little Chico Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Montessori?
114 students attend Sherwood Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sherwood Montessori students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Montessori?
Sherwood Montessori has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherwood Montessori offer ?
Sherwood Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sherwood Montessori part of?
Sherwood Montessori is part of Sherwood Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Montessori located?
Sherwood Montessori is located in the Chapmantown neighborhood of Chico, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Chapmantown.
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