Barstow STEM Academy vs Henderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 837 m 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
Henderson Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California | Henderson Elementary Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,334 | #4950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9075 of 15,369 | #47580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 15.1).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 26%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Henderson Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 30.3).
- •Barstow STEM Academy is the larger school with 454 students compared with 398.
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 Henderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barstow STEM Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 15.1 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 Henderson Elementary?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Henderson Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow STEM Academy and Henderson Elementary rank in California?
Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 and Henderson Elementary is 4950th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).