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Barstow Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,310 students in Barstow Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Barstow Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
6,310 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Barstow Unified School District, which is ranked #1765 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1761 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
41 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,586 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
56%
# Black Students
1,179 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
19%
5%
# White Students
988 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
16%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
403 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
651
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
510
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
547
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
502
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
574
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
498
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
512
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
460
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
436
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
404
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,199 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,788
$19,942
Spending / Student
$13,199
$18,366
Best Barstow Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline North Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Avenue E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Barstow High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 South First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #77.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Lenwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #99.
Montara Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1111.
Barstow Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Grades: 7-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Grades: 6
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,310 students.
What is the rank of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District is ranked #1765 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow Unified School District?
57% of Barstow Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barstow Unified School District?
Barstow Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Barstow Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,199 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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