Barstow STEM Academy vs Petaluma Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 625 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
Petaluma Junior High
Petaluma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
454 students
| Measure | Barstow STEM Academy Barstow, California | Petaluma Junior High Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,334 | #404 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9075 of 15,369 | #7435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Barstow | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petaluma Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 43.4).
- •Petaluma Junior High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Barstow STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Petaluma Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 60.1%).
- •Petaluma Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 30.3).
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 Petaluma Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Petaluma Junior High ranks higher (51.0 vs 43.4 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 Petaluma Junior High?
About 625 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow STEM Academy: 454. Petaluma Junior High: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow STEM Academy and Petaluma Junior High rank in California?
Barstow STEM Academy is 514th of 1,334 and Petaluma Junior High is 404th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).