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Barstow Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,393 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,393 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Barstow Unified School District, which is ranked #1767 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1761 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
43 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,551 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
55%
# Black Students
1,242 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
19%
5%
# White Students
1,054 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
614
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
540
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
506
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
572
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
507
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
525
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
504
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
480
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
461
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
445
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
419
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
415
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
405
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,028 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,583
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,028
$19,787
Best Barstow Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Ave. E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Barstow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #77.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. Ave. G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Lenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
Montara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1111.
Barstow Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Grades: 7-8
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,393 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District is ranked #1767 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow Unified School District?
56% of Barstow Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% 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 25:1, 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 $13,028 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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