Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter vs Ophir STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Newcastle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
349 students
Ophir STEAM Academy
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter Newcastle, California | Ophir STEAM Academy Newcastle, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #912 of 5,693 | #953 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12424 of 50,301 | #12961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 349 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.4 vs 67.7).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 21%).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.8).
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is the larger school with 349 students compared with 200.
- •Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is a charter school while Ophir STEAM Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter better than Ophir STEAM Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Ophir STEAM Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter: 349. Ophir STEAM Academy: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter and Ophir STEAM Academy rank in California?
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter is 912th of 5,693 and Ophir STEAM Academy is 953rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).