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Schools in 92311 — Barstow, California

92311 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 20.3 — 23.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 4.1 to 39.8, a 35.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
20.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.7
4.1 – 39.8
Avg Exceeded %
4.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
52.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92311 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Barstow High with a Scope Score of 40 and 8.0% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 92311 average 15.7% meeting standard but only 4.1% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92311 averages 52.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92311 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92311
92311Barstow4Needs Support
20.3/100
92309Baker3Needs Support
23.9/100
+3.6
92313Grand Terrace3Developing
40.2/100
+19.9
92308Apple Valley7Developing
30.4/100
+10.1
92307Apple Valley6Needs Support
28.1/100
+7.8
92316Bloomington7Developing
34.7/100
+14.4

All schools in 92311

#SchoolExceededScore
1Barstow High
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
40/100
2Barstow STEM Academy
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
28/100
3Central High (Continuation)
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
10/100
4Barstow Junior High
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
4/100

Schools in 92311 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92311

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Barstow good?
Barstow's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 20.3/100, which is 23.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Barstow?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Barstow is Barstow High with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 8.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Barstow schools compare to the state average?
Barstow elementary schools average a Scope Score of 20.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 4.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 52.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 4.1 to 39.8, a 35.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Barstow?
Barstow has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.