Barstow Stem Academy
Tel:
(760)255-6150
- Barstow Stem Academy serves 400 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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 76%.
School Overview
- Barstow Stem Academy's student population of 400 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 400 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barstow Stem Academy's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barstow Stem Academy is 0.58, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2194 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| 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 | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 29% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barstow Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Busd School Of Opportunity (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Henderson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barstow Barstow High School Grades: 9-12 | 1409 students
0.2 miles
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6105 0.2 9-12 1409 - Barstow Henderson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 676 students
0.5 miles
400 S. Ave. E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6250 0.5 K-6 676 - Barstow Busd School Of Opportunity Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
0.7 miles
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6028 0.7 7-12 8 - Barstow Central High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 129 students
0.7 miles
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6063 0.7 9-12 129 - Barstow Cameron Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 681 students
1.0 miles
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760)255-6260 1.0 K-6 681
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