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#6725 of 9,539 schools in CA
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)
Elementary School · Duarte Unified · Duarte, CA
A Duarte Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010
- Math 34% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duarte), 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
$98,189
Median home value
$691,600
Median rent
$2,035/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Oaks Dba Foothill Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Foothill Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (tk-6)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duarte Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) is listed in Duarte Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) is a public elementary school in Duarte, CA, part of Duarte Unified, serving approximately 846 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,725 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)
What grades does Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) serve?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) has an enrollment of approximately 846 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) rank in CA?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) ranks #6,725 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) a charter school?
No, Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) a Title I school?
No, Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8)?
40.5% of students at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (k-8) 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
- 846
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (626) 599-5400
- Area population (ZIP 91010)
- 27,245
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 91010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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