Barstow Middle School serves 832 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
832 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barstow Middle School?
832 students attend Barstow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Barstow Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barstow Middle School?
Barstow Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barstow Middle School offer ?
Barstow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barstow Middle School part of?
Barstow Middle School is part of Barstow Unified School District.
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