Barstow Fine Arts Academy vs Barstow STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Barstow STEM Academy
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Barstow Fine Arts Academy Barstow, California | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2788 of 5,693 | #514 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34150 of 50,301 | #9075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 405 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 30.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 36.7).
- •Barstow Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 60.1%).
- •Barstow Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 30.3).
- •Barstow STEM Academy is the larger school with 454 students compared with 405.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barstow Fine Arts Academy better than Barstow STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow STEM Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 36.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barstow Fine Arts Academy and Barstow STEM Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy: 405. Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Fine Arts Academy and Barstow STEM Academy rank in California?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy is 2788th of 5,693 and Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).