Barstow Stem Academy

About Barstow Stem Academy

Barstow STEM Academy is a public school located in Barstow, California. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to students in grades 6-12. The school focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and offers a variety of courses to meet the needs of its students.
Barstow STEM Academy has a strong emphasis on project-based learning. Projects are designed to help students develop critical thinking skills and to apply their knowledge to real-world problems. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to help students develop their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The school also provides a variety of resources to help students succeed. These resources include tutoring, study groups, and mentoring. Additionally, the school provides a safe and secure environment for students to learn and grow.
Barstow STEM Academy is committed to providing students with the best possible educational experience. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and to helping them become successful in their future endeavors.

Address:	310 Mountain View Barstow, CA 92311
Phone:	(760) 255-6150
Site:	barstow.k12.ca.us
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	427 students

Overview Barstow Stem Academy

Barstow Stem Academy serves 427 students in grades 5-8.
Barstow Stem Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Barstow Stem Academy

Barstow Stem Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Barstow Stem Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.