Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Royal Oaks Elementary serves the northern part of Duarte, CA, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)'s student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
848 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Eagles don't just fly, we SOAR!
School Rankings
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) 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 Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) is 0.58, 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
#3008 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)'s ranking?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) is ranked #3008 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) often compared to?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)is often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)?
848 students attend Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) offer ?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) part of?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) is part of Duarte Unified School District.
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