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4.5 avg / 10

Barstow Unified School District

School District · Barstow, California

Students: 6,318
Teachers (FTE): 258

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,640

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#690 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,640

$3,007 vs California median

District size

6,318 students

Much larger than California median

About Barstow Unified

Barstow Unified is a Barstow, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1. The district invests $14,640 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.5/10, Barstow Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cameron Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Barstow Unified students show an average math proficiency of 13.3% and ELA proficiency of 20.5%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Barstow Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 13.3%
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ELA Proficiency 20.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Barstow Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Barstow
Total Enrollment
6,318
Teachers (FTE)
258
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barstow Unified?

Barstow Unified has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barstow Unified?

The average composite rating for Barstow Unified is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barstow Unified?

Barstow Unified spends $14,640 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barstow Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barstow Unified is 24.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barstow Unified?

Cameron Elementary is the highest-rated school in Barstow Unified with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Barstow Unified?

Across schools in Barstow Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Barstow Unified compare to other districts in California?

Barstow Unified has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
13.3%
ELA Proficiency
20.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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