Barstow Intermediate vs Barstow STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow Intermediate
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 5–6
692 students
Barstow STEM Academy
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Barstow Intermediate Barstow, California | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1223 of 1,334 | #514 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14932 of 15,369 | #9075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 692 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 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 11.7).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Barstow Intermediate does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 30.3).
- •Barstow Intermediate is the larger school with 692 students compared with 454.
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 Intermediate better than Barstow STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow STEM Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 11.7 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 Intermediate and Barstow STEM Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Intermediate: 692. Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Intermediate and Barstow STEM Academy rank in California?
Barstow Intermediate is 1223rd of 1,334 and Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).