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Barstow Junior High
Middle School · Barstow Unified · Barstow, CA
A Barstow Unified middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
551 South Avenue H, Barstow, CA 92311
- Math 2% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barstow Junior High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barstow Junior High 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Silver MountainCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 565 | 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
- #11 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 Junior High is listed in Barstow Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barstow Junior High
Barstow Junior High is a public middle school in Barstow, CA, part of Barstow Unified, serving approximately 703 students in grades 7th-8th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 out of 10 and ranks #9,536 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barstow Junior High
What grades does Barstow Junior High serve?
Barstow Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Barstow Junior High?
Barstow Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Junior High is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barstow Junior High rank in CA?
Barstow Junior High ranks #9,536 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Barstow Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Barstow Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barstow Junior High has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Barstow Junior High a charter school?
No, Barstow Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barstow Junior High a Title I school?
No, Barstow Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barstow Junior High?
77.0% of students at Barstow Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.1%
- Phone
- (760) 255-6204
- Area population (ZIP 92311)
- 33,982
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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