Barstow Stem Academy
Tel:
(760)255-6150
- Barstow Stem Academy serves 401 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Barstow Stem Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Barstow Stem Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barstow Stem Academy's student population of 401 students has grown by 14% 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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barstow Stem Academy is 0.57, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2293 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Barstow Barstow High School Grades: 9-12 | 1378 students
0.2 miles
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6105 0.2 9-12 1378 - Twin Peaks Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 384 students
0.4 miles
116 E. Main St.
Twin Peaks, CA 92391
(559)316-0295 0.4 K-12 384 - Barstow Henderson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 696 students
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
Grades: 9-12 | 134 students
0.7 miles
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6063 0.7 9-12 134
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