Summary:
The NextGeneration STEAM Academy District consists of a single K-8 school, NextGeneration STEAM Academy, serving 797 students in Lathrop, California.
This school consistently performs above state averages, particularly in mathematics where students score nearly 12 percentage points higher than the California average, and in English Language Arts where they are 8 points above. Performance strengthens in higher grades, with 7th graders excelling in math. However, science scores are slightly below the state average, which is a notable point for a school with a STEAM focus. The school has maintained a 3 or 4-star rating over recent years, ranking in the top third of all California schools.
With nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with moderate economic need while achieving strong academic results. It operates with a slightly better-than-average chronic absenteeism rate and a student-teacher ratio of 23.6 to 1. The school's performance demonstrates that its specialized STEAM curriculum and efficient use of resources are effectively supporting student achievement across most subjects.
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