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#6371 of 9,539 schools in CA
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Elementary School · Barstow Unified · Barstow, CA
A Barstow Unified elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 South Avenue G, Barstow, CA 92311
- Math 10% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barstow Fine Arts Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barstow Fine Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,852/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barstow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,338
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Silver MountainCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Cameron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Crestline ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Barstow Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barstow Fine Arts Academy is listed in Barstow Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Barstow Fine Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Barstow, CA, part of Barstow Unified, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,371 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barstow Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Barstow Fine Arts Academy serve?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Fine Arts Academy is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barstow Fine Arts Academy rank in CA?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy ranks #6,371 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Barstow Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barstow Fine Arts Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Barstow Fine Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Barstow Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barstow Fine Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Barstow Fine Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
53.0% of students at Barstow Fine Arts Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (760) 255-4900
- Area population (ZIP 92311)
- 33,982
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92311; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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