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1373 Lozanos Road, Newcastle, CA 95658-9660
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
56.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 244/1,734 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 196/1,735 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 200 |
| Low-Income Students | 42 (21.0%) |
| English Learners | 6 (3.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.8 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.8 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 4, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.7% to 85.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point reading income gap is about the same as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.3% to 82.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ophir STEAM Academy compare within the district?
Ophir STEAM Academy is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Loomis Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ophir STEAM Academy rank in California?
Ophir STEAM Academy ranks No. 244 of 1,734 in reading and No. 196 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ophir STEAM Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.6% meet the reading standard and 45.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ophir STEAM Academy compare with other schools in Newcastle?
Ophir STEAM Academy is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Newcastle with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NewcastleHow does Ophir STEAM Academy compare with other schools in Placer County?
Ophir STEAM Academy is No. 11 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ophir STEAM AcademyThis school | 56.7% | 64.5% |
| Franklin Elementary | 61.7% | 74.3% |
| H. Clarke Powers Elementary | 58.3% | 61.4% |
