Newcastle Charter vs Ophir STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Charter
Newcastle · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
333 students
Ophir STEAM Academy
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Newcastle Charter Newcastle, California | Ophir STEAM Academy Newcastle, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 5,693 | #953 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14126 of 50,301 | #12961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 333 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ophir STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 66.0).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Newcastle Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Newcastle Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 21%).
- •Ophir STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 30.3).
- •Newcastle Charter is the larger school with 333 students compared with 200.
- •Newcastle 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 Newcastle Charter better than Ophir STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ophir STEAM Academy ranks higher (67.7 vs 66.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newcastle Charter and Ophir STEAM Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcastle Charter: 333. Ophir STEAM Academy: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcastle Charter and Ophir STEAM Academy rank in California?
Newcastle Charter is 1057th of 5,693 and Ophir STEAM Academy is 953rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).