Barstow STEM Academy vs Cameron Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow STEM Academy
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
Cameron Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California | Cameron Elementary Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,334 | #5290 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9075 of 15,369 | #48791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 19% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 12.2).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 28%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 89.7%).
- •Cameron Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 30.3).
- •Barstow STEM Academy is the larger school with 454 students compared with 436.
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 STEM Academy better than Cameron Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow STEM Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 12.2 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 STEM Academy and Cameron Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Cameron Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow STEM Academy and Cameron Elementary rank in California?
Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 and Cameron Elementary is 5290th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).