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310 Mountain View, Barstow, CA 92311-2790
Summary
Barstow STEM Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 12.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,315/1,734 (24th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,475/1,735 (15th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 30:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 454 |
| Low-Income Students | 273 (60.1%) |
| English Learners | 11 (2.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 10.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math -5.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.7% to 33.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,315 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.1 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 24% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 5% to 14%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.2% to 22.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,475 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Barstow STEM Academy compare within the district?
Barstow STEM Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Barstow Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Barstow STEM Academy rank in California?
Barstow STEM Academy ranks No. 1,315 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,475 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Barstow STEM Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.3% meet the reading standard and 11.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Barstow STEM Academy compare with other schools in Barstow?
Barstow STEM Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in Barstow with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BarstowHow does Barstow STEM Academy compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Barstow STEM Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow STEM AcademyThis school | 12.1% | 30.3% |
| Barstow Junior High | 2.1% | 7.3% |
