Serving 761 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nextgeneration Steam Academy's student population of 761 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nextgeneration Steam Academy is 0.73, 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
#3599 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
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
40%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 #3599 out of 9,602 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 Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
761 students attend Nextgeneration Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Nextgeneration Steam Academy students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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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