Is Ophir STEAM Academy a good school?

Ophir STEAM Academy ranks 612 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ophir STEAM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended Ophir STEAM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Ophir STEAM Academy?

Students at Ophir STEAM Academy are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ophir STEAM Academy attend?

Students who attend Ophir STEAM Academy usually go on to attend: High : Del Oro High

Ophir STEAM Academy

Summary:

Ophir STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving 208 students in grades K-8 in Newcastle, California, which is part of the highly-ranked Loomis Union Elementary School District.

Ophir STEAM Academy consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 72.39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 56.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 70.57% and 64.11% for the district, respectively. The school's female and white students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% and top 15% of California elementary schools, respectively. Ophir STEAM also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district.

While Ophir STEAM Academy's overall performance is impressive, there are some areas for potential improvement, such as in Mathematics proficiency. Nearby schools like Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Newcastle Charter also demonstrate strong academic performance, providing parents with additional high-quality educational options in the area. Overall, Ophir STEAM Academy is a model of excellence, delivering exceptional outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-8

1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658-9660

(530) 885-3495

District: Loomis Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
612^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,539

Students who attend Ophir STEAM Academy usually attend:

High:

Del Oro High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ophir STEAM Academy ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Loomis Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Ophir STEAM Academy ranks better than 83.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Ophir STEAM Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Loomis Union Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ophir STEAM Academy is 20.6, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Loomis Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ophir STEAM Academy is $7,539, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Loomis Union Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ophir STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ophir STEAM Academy 612^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Ophir STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Ophir STEAM Academy 456^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Ophir STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Loomis Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Loomis Union Elementary 130^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ophir STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	87.91	584^th	5314	89.0%
2011	81.79	906^th	5377	83.2%
2012	76.23	1215^th	5390	77.5%
2013	72.52	1452^nd	5530	73.7%
2015	79.52	1123^rd	5611	80.0%
2016	77.86	1205^th	5614	78.5%
2017	66.62	1717^th	5692	69.8%
2018	72.23	1473^rd	5662	74.0%
2019	72.61	1482^nd	5789	74.4%
2022	87.98	809^th	5883	86.2%
2023	81.27	1120^th	5874	80.9%
2024	91.41	612^th	5862	89.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	72.66	1385^th	5492	74.8%
2022	91.28	564^th	5635	90.0%
2023	95.42	249^th	5617	95.6%
2024	95.47	253^rd	5605	95.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	68.68	1534^th	5431	71.8%
2019	70.99	1478^th	5510	73.2%
2022	78.60	1174^th	5663	79.3%
2023	65.71	1698^th	5650	69.9%
2024	80.48	1056^th	5636	81.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.02	1354^th	2737	50.5%
2019	51.16	1514^th	2834	46.6%
2022	78.13	521^st	2726	80.9%
2023	66.89	902^nd	2662	66.1%
2024	81.42	370^th	2647	86.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	84.34	208^th	2179	90.5%
2011	77.33	353^rd	2236	84.2%
2012	90.15	78^th	2259	96.5%
2015	74.38	543^rd	2477	78.1%
2016	81.18	421^st	2497	83.1%
2017	72.69	611^th	2508	75.6%
2018	83.95	366^th	2480	85.2%
2019	78.00	526^th	2715	80.6%
2022	96.31	105^th	2740	96.2%
2023	91.23	255^th	2802	90.9%
2024	81.03	456^th	2777	83.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.35	322^nd	2262	85.8%
2019	75.98	510^th	2380	78.6%
2023	97.50	57^th	2547	97.8%
2024	87.08	303^rd	2546	88.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.24	447^th	2273	80.3%
2019	71.34	594^th	2407	75.3%
2022	95.65	115^th	2527	95.4%
2023	82.63	384^th	2558	85.0%
2024	77.22	485^th	2547	81.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Ophir STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.99	431^st	1496	71.2%
2019	65.55	534^th	1602	66.7%
2022	91.24	56^th	1555	96.4%
2023	82.22	203^rd	1552	86.9%
2024	63.90	522^nd	1535	66.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ophir STEAM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2009	157	3	2	18	1	5	186
2010	176	3	1	31	2	3	216
2011	153	6	2	43	3	1	208
2012	146	3	2	39	2	4	196
2013	127	3	1	35	5	1	172
2014	156	3	2	36	5	2	204
2015	183	5	6	36	6	0	236
2016	180	5	5	32	5	1	228
2017	180	5	3	37	6	1	232
2018	184	5	2	34	4	2	231
2019	171	5	3	27	6	2	214
2020	161	4	2	30	5	9	211
2021	145	2	1	25	3	7	183
2022	145	2	1	29	3	7	187
2023	163	2	2	29	2	10	208
2024	167	1	2	27	1	9	207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ophir STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	186	10.0	16.9	22.6
2010	216	10.0	21.6	31.9
2011	208	n/a	n/a	34.6
2012	196	9.5	20.6	n/a
2013	172	8.7	19.7	25
2014	204	9.0	22.6	24.5
2015	236	10.0	23.6	30.5
2016	228	10.0	22.8	30.7
2017	232	10.0	23.2	28.9
2018	231	10.2	22.5	29.9
2019	214	10.3	20.7	24.3
2020	211	n/a	n/a	22.7
2021	183	10.3	17.7	18.6
2022	187	10.4	17.8	19.3
2023	208	10.3	20.0	19.2
2024	207	10.0	20.6	22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ophir STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	186	10.0	16.9	22.6
2010	216	10.0	21.6	31.9
2011	208	n/a	n/a	34.6
2012	196	9.5	20.6	n/a
2013	172	8.7	19.7	25
2014	204	9.0	22.6	24.5
2015	236	10.0	23.6	30.5
2016	228	10.0	22.8	30.7
2017	232	10.0	23.2	28.9
2018	231	10.2	22.5	29.9
2019	214	10.3	20.7	24.3
2020	211	n/a	n/a	22.7
2021	183	10.3	17.7	18.6
2022	187	10.4	17.8	19.3
2023	208	10.3	20.0	19.2
2024	207	10.0	20.6	22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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