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#9522 of 9,539 schools in CA

Skyline North Elementary

Elementary School · Barstow Unified · Barstow, CA

A Barstow Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

551 South Avenue H, Barstow, CA 92311

  • Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.9:1
District spending per student$14,640
Chronic Absenteeism53.1%

Students at Skyline North Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Skyline North Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cameron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.4K–52.2 mi493Compare →
Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.1K–52.4 mi506Compare →
Barstow Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.5K–52.6 mi404Compare →
Mojave River Academy - Silver MountainCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–122.8 mi565Compare →

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
#10 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

Skyline North Elementary is listed in Barstow Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Skyline North Elementary

Skyline North Elementary is a public elementary school in Barstow, CA, part of Barstow Unified, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,522 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skyline North Elementary

What grades does Skyline North Elementary serve?

Skyline North Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Skyline North Elementary?

Skyline North Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline North Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Skyline North Elementary is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Skyline North Elementary rank in CA?

Skyline North Elementary ranks #9,522 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Skyline North Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyline North Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Skyline North Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline North Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Skyline North Elementary a charter school?

No, Skyline North Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Skyline North Elementary a Title I school?

No, Skyline North Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyline North Elementary?

69.8% of students at Skyline North Elementary 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
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.1%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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