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Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) vs. Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6)

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School Overview

School
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
2499 Royal Oaks Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
237 Melcanyon Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 846 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
846 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8).
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6).
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duarte Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duarte Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3008 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2040 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duarte Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duarte Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duarte Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duarte Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duarte Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) by grade.
Kindergarten Students
62
64
Grade 1 Students
58
48
Grade 2 Students
61
46
Grade 3 Students
71
51
Grade 4 Students
64
41
Grade 5 Students
74
43
Grade 6 Students
96
45
Grade 7 Students
182
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Grade 8 Students
178
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
18%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duarte Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duarte Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duarte Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duarte Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duarte Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duarte Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duarte Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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