Barstow Unified School District
Top Rankings
Barstow Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,126 students in Barstow Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Barstow Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
6,126 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Barstow Unified School District, which is ranked #1102 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1090 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
43 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,297 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
56%
# Black Students
1,203 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
20%
5%
# White Students
1,101 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
18%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
75 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
339 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
454
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
555
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
528
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
532
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
517
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
494
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
521
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
472
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
441
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
450
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
398
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
389
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
375
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,619
$14,213
Spending / Student
$14,859
$13,602
Best Barstow Unified School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barstow Stem Academy
Math: 26% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Barstow High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #33.
Central High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Math: 13% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. Ave. G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline North Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Henderson Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Ave. E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Cameron Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lenwood Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Montara Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #1010.
Barstow Junior High School
Math: 4% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Grades: 7-8
| 698 students
Rank: #1111.
Crestline Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,126 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District is ranked #1102 out of 1,165 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow Unified School District?
54% of Barstow Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% 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 Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Barstow Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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