NextGeneration STEAM Academy vs River Islands Technology Academy II
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 365 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
NextGeneration STEAM Academy
Lathrop · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
797 students
River Islands Technology Academy II
Lathrop · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
954 students
| Measure | NextGeneration STEAM Academy Lathrop, California | River Islands Technology Academy II Lathrop, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2042 of 5,693 | #1279 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26912 of 50,301 | #17018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 797 | 954 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Lathrop | Lathrop |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Islands Technology Academy II scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 47.4).
- •River Islands Technology Academy II does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •River Islands Technology Academy II does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •River Islands Technology Academy II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 49.1%).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.5).
- •River Islands Technology Academy II is the larger school with 954 students compared with 797.
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 NextGeneration STEAM Academy better than River Islands Technology Academy II?
On the Success Index (US), River Islands Technology Academy II ranks higher (61.7 vs 47.4 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 NextGeneration STEAM Academy and River Islands Technology Academy II?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Lathrop and Lathrop in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
NextGeneration STEAM Academy: 797. River Islands Technology Academy II: 954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do NextGeneration STEAM Academy and River Islands Technology Academy II rank in California?
NextGeneration STEAM Academy is 2042nd of 5,693 and River Islands Technology Academy II is 1279th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).