Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barstow Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barstow Fine Arts Academy's student population of 651 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barstow Fine Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barstow Fine Arts Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barstow Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy is ranked #3268 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
651 students attend Barstow Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Barstow Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barstow Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Barstow Fine Arts Academy part of?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy is part of Barstow Unified School District.
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