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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 92311


At a glance
3
Schools
1,792
Students
Top rankedBarstow STEM Academy2049th of 2,761 California middle schools
Biggest riser
Barstow Junior High up 7 spots statewide this year
Summary:

This analysis examines three middle schools serving grades 5-8 in the Barstow, CA area (zip code 92311), all part of the Barstow Unified district, which ranks in the bottom 5% statewide.

Among these schools, Barstow STEM Academy stands out as the strongest performer, with significantly higher test scores in English, math, and science and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (31%) compared to Barstow Junior High (66.2%) and Barstow Intermediate (46.9%). The STEM Academy's success is notable because it achieves this with the largest class sizes and the lowest per-student spending of the three.

All schools face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages, particularly in mathematics. Barstow Junior High faces the most severe struggles, with the lowest test scores and the highest absenteeism. The relative success of Barstow STEM Academy suggests its specialized focus and better attendance are key factors for parents to consider.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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