Serving 872 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)'s student population of 872 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2898 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)'s ranking?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) is ranked #2898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) often compared to?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)is often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)?
872 students attend Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) offer ?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) part of?
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) is part of Duarte Unified School District.
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