Very Good
#2866 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Elementary School · Nextgeneration Steam Academy District · Lathrop, CA
A charter elementary school in Lathrop, CA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18001 Commercial St., Lathrop, CA 95330
- Math 46% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nextgeneration Steam Academy score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nextgeneration Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lathrop), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,461
Median home value
$605,100
Median rent
$2,341/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Islands Technology Academy IICharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Mossdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| Epic AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 805 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy is listed in NextGeneration STEAM Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Nextgeneration Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Lathrop, CA, part of Nextgeneration Steam Academy District, serving approximately 726 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,866 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nextgeneration Steam Academy
What grades does Nextgeneration Steam Academy serve?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nextgeneration Steam Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nextgeneration Steam Academy rank in CA?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy ranks #2,866 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nextgeneration Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nextgeneration Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nextgeneration Steam Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Nextgeneration Steam Academy a charter school?
Yes, Nextgeneration Steam Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nextgeneration Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Nextgeneration Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nextgeneration Steam Academy?
47.5% of students at Nextgeneration Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 726
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (209) 229-4736
- Area population (ZIP 95330)
- 33,015
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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