Very Good
#1952 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Ophir Steam Academy
Elementary School · Loomis Union Elementary · Newcastle, CA
A Loomis Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1373 Lozanos Rd., Newcastle, CA 95658
- Math 56% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ophir Steam Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 65% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ophir Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,472
Median home value
$814,300
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Ridge Cooperative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Newcastle CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Newcastle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Placer County Court SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 18 | 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.
Loomis Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ophir Steam Academy is listed in Loomis Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ophir Steam Academy
Ophir Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Newcastle, CA, part of Loomis Union Elementary, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,952 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ophir Steam Academy
What grades does Ophir Steam Academy serve?
Ophir Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ophir Steam Academy?
Ophir Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ophir Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ophir Steam Academy is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ophir Steam Academy rank in CA?
Ophir Steam Academy ranks #1,952 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ophir Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ophir Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ophir Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ophir Steam Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ophir Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Ophir Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ophir Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Ophir Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ophir Steam Academy?
22.7% of students at Ophir 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (530) 885-3495
- Area population (ZIP 95658)
- 6,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 95658; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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