Barstow Junior High vs Montara Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Montara Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Barstow Junior High Barstow, California | Montara Elementary Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1250 of 1,334 | #5578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15031 of 15,369 | #49795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 13% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 8.6).
- •Montara Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Barstow Junior High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Barstow Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 83.9%).
- •Barstow Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 25.2).
- •Barstow Junior High is the larger school with 646 students compared with 403.
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 Montara Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow Junior High ranks higher (10.7 vs 8.6 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 Montara Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Junior High: 646. Montara Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Junior High and Montara Elementary rank in California?
Barstow Junior High is 1250th of 1,334 and Montara Elementary is 5578th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).