Barstow Stem Academy
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(760) 255-6150
Barstow Stem Academy serves 401 students in grades 5-8.
Barstow Stem Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Barstow Stem Academy's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barstow Stem Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barstow Stem Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2298 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 28% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barstow Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barstow Stem Academy is Barstow High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barstow Barstow High School Math: 18% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,378 student10
0.2 miles
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105 0.2 9-12 1,378 - Twin Peaks Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 384 students10
0.4 miles
116 E. Main St.
Twin Peaks, CA 92391
(559) 316-0295 0.4 K-12 384 - Barstow Henderson Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 696 students10
0.5 miles
400 S. Ave. E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250 0.5 K-6 696 - Barstow Busd School Of Opportunity Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 10 students
0.7 miles
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028 0.7 7-12 10 - Barstow Central High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 134 students10
0.7 miles
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063 0.7 9-12 134
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