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Schools in 92311 — Barstow, California: 92311 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

92311 has 5 ranked schools in Barstow, averaging a Scope Score of 23.7/100 — 21.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.9 to 35.8, a 27.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
23.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.0
8.9 – 35.8
Avg Exceeded %
3.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
43.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92311 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Barstow High with a Scope Score of 36 and 8.0% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 92311 average 14.3% meeting standard but only 3.7% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Schools in 92311 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92311 averages 43.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92311 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92311
92311Barstow5Needs Support
23.7/100
92309Baker3Needs Support
22.9/100
-0.8
92313Grand Terrace3Developing
36.8/100
+13.1
92308Apple Valley8Developing
31.6/100
+7.9
92314Big Bear City3Developing
35.7/100
+11.9
92307Apple Valley7Developing
35.3/100
+11.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92311

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92311 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 92311

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Barstow High
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
36/100
2Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain
Oro Grande On the Rise
2.2%Developing
33/100
3Barstow STEM Academy
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Developing
31/100
4Barstow Junior High
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
10/100
5Central High (Continuation)
Barstow Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
9/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 92311Methodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92311 (Barstow) good?
92311 has 5 ranked schools in Barstow, averaging a Scope Score of 23.7/100 — 21.1 points below the state average. 3.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92311?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92311 is Barstow High with a Scope Score of 36/100 and 8.0% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92311 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92311 average a Scope Score of 23.7/100 — 21.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 3.7% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92311?
Zip code 92311 has 5 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.