Summary:
The city of Barstow, California is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district face a range of challenges, with many students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and struggling with chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools in the area, Barstow STEM Academy and Skyline North Elementary are performing relatively well, with test scores above the district and state averages. In contrast, schools like Crestline Elementary and Central High (Continuation) are struggling with very low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Barstow Unified School District, with many schools performing below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggest that economic challenges faced by students in the district may be contributing to these performance gaps. The district's efforts to provide alternative education options, such as BUSD School of Opportunity, also face significant challenges, with high dropout rates and chronic absenteeism.
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