Barstow STEM Academy vs Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
Barstow · Charter other · Grades K–12
677 students
| Measure | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California | Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain Barstow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #514 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #9075 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 454 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 2% |
| city | Barstow | Barstow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 2%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 14%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 84.9%).
- •Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 30.3).
- •Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is the larger school with 677 students compared with 454.
- •Barstow STEM Academy is a public school while Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barstow STEM Academy and Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Barstow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow STEM Academy and Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain rank in California?
Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 and Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).