Nextgeneration Steam Academy

About Nextgeneration Steam Academy

Nextgeneration Steam Academy is an innovative education program designed to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to become successful in the 21st century. The Academy provides students with the opportunity to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on, project-based learning. Students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to become the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem solvers.
At Nextgeneration Steam Academy, students will engage in a variety of activities and projects that will help them develop a deeper understanding of STEAM topics. They will work with mentors and instructors to explore topics such as coding, robotics, 3D printing, and more. Through the use of interactive activities, students will learn to think critically and creatively while developing the skills needed to succeed in the world of STEAM.
The Academy also provides students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities such as field trips, competitions, and workshops. These activities will help students to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the classroom to real-world scenarios.
At Nextgeneration Steam Academy, students will be given the tools and resources they need to become the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. With the help of experienced instructors, students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact in the world of STEAM.

Address:	18001 Commercial St. Lathrop, CA 95330
Phone:	(209) 229-4736
Site:	bantaesd.sharpschool.net
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	637 students

Overview Nextgeneration Steam Academy

Nextgeneration Steam Academy serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Nextgeneration Steam Academy

Nextgeneration Steam Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nextgeneration Steam Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.