Ophir Steam Academy

1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
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Top 10%
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ophir Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ophir Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ophir Steam Academy's student population of 200 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Ophir Steam Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ophir Steam Academy is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#736 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-74%
34%
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70-74%
47%
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70-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
77%
20%
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.39
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(22-23)
12.5%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ophir Steam Academy's ranking?
Ophir Steam Academy is ranked #736 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ophir Steam Academy often compared to?
Ophir Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Newcastle Elementary School, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ophir Steam Academy?
200 students attend Ophir Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ophir Steam Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ophir Steam Academy?
Ophir Steam Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ophir Steam Academy offer ?
Ophir Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ophir Steam Academy part of?
Ophir Steam Academy is part of Loomis Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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