Barstow Junior High 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 Junior High
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 7–8
646 students
Barstow STEM Academy
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Barstow Junior High Barstow, California | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1250 of 1,334 | #514 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15031 of 15,369 | #9075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 646 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 30.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 35% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 10.7).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 80%).
- •Barstow Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 30.3).
- •Barstow Junior High is the larger school with 646 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 Junior High better than Barstow STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow STEM Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 10.7 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 Junior High and Barstow STEM Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Junior High: 646. Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Junior High and Barstow STEM Academy rank in California?
Barstow Junior High is 1250th of 1,334 and Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).