Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nextgeneration Steam Academy's student population of 797 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
797 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Motto
COLLEGE BOUND!
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nextgeneration Steam Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#3188 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nextgeneration Steam Academy's ranking?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy is ranked #3188 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nextgeneration Steam Academy often compared to?
Nextgeneration Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like River Islands Technology Academy Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
797 students attend Nextgeneration Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Nextgeneration Steam Academy students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nextgeneration Steam Academy offer ?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nextgeneration Steam Academy part of?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy is part of Nextgeneration Steam Academy School District.
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