BP STEM Academy

Summary:

BP STEM Academy is a public middle school located in Baldwin Park, California, serving grades 3-8 with a total enrollment of 619 students. It is part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, which is ranked 966 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

BP STEM Academy consistently outperforms the Baldwin Park Unified School District and the state of California in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 47.68% of students proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to 40.57% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, BP STEM Academy had 31.63% proficient or better in End of Course, compared to 25.68% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in the lower grades, with 60.87% proficient or better in 3rd grade ELA and 77.78% in 4th grade Mathematics. However, the school's performance for Homeless and Disabled students is concerning, ranking in the bottom 30% and 50% of California middle schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Edgewood Middle and Las Palmas Middle, BP STEM Academy's performance is more mixed, with some grade levels performing better and others performing worse. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.98% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that it is effectively serving a disadvantaged population and providing them with a quality education. However, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism, from 6.4% in 2018-2019 to 25.6% in 2022-2023, is an area of concern that warrants further attention and intervention.


Detail:

Public 3-8

 4733 Landis Ave.
       Baldwin Park, CA  91706-2565


(626) 962-8412

District: Baldwin Park Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1309th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,998 Help


Students who attend BP STEM Academy usually attend:

High:    Baldwin Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.4%
Asian:
10.0%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details BP STEM Academy ranks better than 62.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details BP STEM Academy ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.4%), Asian (10%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at BP STEM Academy is 17.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare BP STEM Academy employs 35.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at BP STEM Academy is $6,998. 2 middle schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BP STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks BP STEM Academy 2191st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See BP STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks BP STEM Academy 1309th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See BP STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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Baldwin Park Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Park Unified 966th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for BP STEM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.70 2399th 5874 59.2%
2024 56.84 2191st 5862 62.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.31 1112th 5264 78.9%
2023 61.96 1637th 5374 69.5%
2024 61.97 1680th 5511 69.5%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.03 2262nd 5635 59.9%
2023 41.93 2890th 5617 48.5%
2024 55.65 2143rd 5605 61.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.34 2042nd 5663 63.9%
2023 58.44 2019th 5650 64.3%
2024 55.07 2208th 5636 60.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.90 1478th 5084 70.9%
2023 54.47 1977th 5098 61.2%
2024 61.40 1598th 5102 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for BP STEM Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.67 1166th 1769 34.1%
2005 30.71 1212th 1777 31.8%
2006 36.81 1095th 1804 39.3%
2007 32.06 1336th 1999 33.2%
2008 36.91 1248th 2005 37.8%
2009 32.11 1414th 2063 31.5%
2010 52.17 974th 2179 55.3%
2011 42.41 1295th 2236 42.1%
2012 47.01 1165th 2259 48.4%
2013 42.55 1363rd 2379 42.7%
2015 25.68 1799th 2477 27.4%
2016 33.84 1525th 2497 38.9%
2017 23.09 1933rd 2508 22.9%
2018 25.33 1807th 2480 27.1%
2019 30.99 1752nd 2715 35.5%
2021 25.21 674th 894 24.6%
2022 41.38 1419th 2740 48.2%
2023 46.99 1254th 2802 55.2%
2024 45.06 1309th 2777 52.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.16 1145th 1364 16.1%
2019 35.08 874th 1442 39.4%
2021 40.03 188th 363 48.2%
2022 45.95 574th 1540 62.7%
2023 42.68 665th 1529 56.5%
2024 42.92 628th 1477 57.5%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.51 605th 1538 60.7%
2024 52.10 530th 1550 65.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.77 1393rd 2230 37.5%
2019 44.37 1201st 2369 49.3%
2021 37.50 448th 721 37.9%
2022 55.00 874th 2458 64.4%
2023 60.15 746th 2549 70.7%
2024 56.02 846th 2575 67.1%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Homeless students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.25 51st 336 84.8%
2024 29.09 291st 394 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.55 1756th 2262 22.4%
2019 31.96 1559th 2380 34.5%
2021 31.02 502nd 738 32.0%
2022 41.64 1290th 2509 48.6%
2023 45.28 1179th 2547 53.7%
2024 36.72 1447th 2546 43.2%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.53 969th 1369 29.2%
2019 27.58 1107th 1491 25.8%
2021 32.26 235th 354 33.6%
2022 40.97 734th 1531 52.1%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 1611th 2273 29.1%
2019 28.21 1679th 2407 30.2%
2021 20.35 638th 763 16.4%
2022 41.09 1304th 2527 48.4%
2023 48.36 1117th 2558 56.3%
2024 51.80 1009th 2547 60.4%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.77 281st 733 61.7%
2023 68.62 255th 718 64.5%
2024 74.45 186th 741 74.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at BP STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.20 1492nd 2072 28.0%
2019 36.36 1356th 2213 38.7%
2022 46.78 1083rd 2359 54.1%
2023 52.38 917th 2391 61.6%
2024 51.62 954th 2383 60.0%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for BP STEM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 171 14 26 783 2 n/a n/a 0 996
1989 90 12 30 707 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1990 72 28 41 641 1 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 47 12 75 661 2 n/a n/a 0 797
1992 51 11 66 562 9 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 47 27 70 497 3 n/a n/a 0 644
1994 28 9 49 563 9 n/a n/a 0 658
1995 18 5 37 505 5 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 18 5 37 505 5 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 12 9 32 464 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 12 10 36 485 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 18 8 33 500 5 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 16 8 35 524 7 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 16 4 31 588 7 n/a n/a 0 646
2002 15 6 42 661 4 n/a n/a 6 734
2003 15 6 42 661 4 n/a n/a 6 734
2004 12 2 37 681 4 n/a n/a 1 737
2005 18 3 36 694 3 n/a n/a 1 755
2006 18 3 33 744 3 n/a n/a 1 802
2007 15 3 37 700 4 n/a n/a 2 761
2008 7 2 26 657 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2009 4 0 18 640 0 0 1 0 663
2010 3 0 21 594 0 0 0 0 618
2011 28 1 23 559 1 0 0 0 612
2012 40 2 26 496 2 0 0 0 566
2013 17 1 25 495 2 0 0 0 540
2014 4 6 23 492 0 0 0 0 525
2015 3 4 31 508 0 1 0 0 547
2016 4 4 31 443 0 0 0 0 482
2017 5 2 32 430 0 0 0 0 469
2018 2 2 31 429 0 0 0 0 464
2019 4 1 28 409 1 0 0 0 443
2020 1 1 21 344 0 0 0 0 367
2021 1 2 22 331 0 0 0 0 356
2022 4 6 62 591 1 1 0 0 665
2023 8 2 62 541 0 1 3 2 619

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BP STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 29.0 34.3 n/a
1989 840 30.0 28.0 n/a
1990 783 28.8 27.1 n/a
1991 797 29.0 27.4 n/a
1992 699 29.5 23.6 68.8
1993 644 27.0 23.9 74.4
1994 658 26.0 25.3 77.5
1995 570 24.0 23.8 77.5
1996 570 24.0 23.8 77.5
1997 518 22.0 23.5 88
1998 543 22.0 24.7 84.9
1999 564 23.0 24.5 84.2
2000 590 25.0 23.6 86.3
2001 646 28.0 23.1 84.2
2002 734 31.0 23.7 84.5
2003 734 31.0 23.7 84.5
2004 737 31.0 23.8 72.8
2005 755 30.0 25.2 88.5
2006 802 32.8 24.5 87.4
2007 761 34.8 21.9 82.7
2008 693 33.2 20.9 72.4
2009 663 31.5 19.2 83.6
2010 618 28.0 22.0 89.6
2011 612 n/a n/a 90.8
2012 566 26.6 21.2 n/a
2013 540 27.0 20.0 89.1
2014 525 22.7 23.1 88.8
2015 547 25.0 21.8 95.4
2016 482 25.0 19.2 93.6
2017 469 25.6 18.2 92.3
2018 464 24.5 18.9 91.4
2019 443 21.3 20.7 99.8
2020 367 n/a n/a 87.7
2021 356 21.9 16.2 89.6
2022 665 37.0 17.9 91.3
2023 619 35.6 17.3 85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BP STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 29.0 34.3 n/a
1989 840 30.0 28.0 n/a
1990 783 28.8 27.1 n/a
1991 797 29.0 27.4 n/a
1992 699 29.5 23.6 68.8
1993 644 27.0 23.9 74.4
1994 658 26.0 25.3 77.5
1995 570 24.0 23.8 77.5
1996 570 24.0 23.8 77.5
1997 518 22.0 23.5 88
1998 543 22.0 24.7 84.9
1999 564 23.0 24.5 84.2
2000 590 25.0 23.6 86.3
2001 646 28.0 23.1 84.2
2002 734 31.0 23.7 84.5
2003 734 31.0 23.7 84.5
2004 737 31.0 23.8 72.8
2005 755 30.0 25.2 88.5
2006 802 32.8 24.5 87.4
2007 761 34.8 21.9 82.7
2008 693 33.2 20.9 72.4
2009 663 31.5 19.2 83.6
2010 618 28.0 22.0 89.6
2011 612 n/a n/a 90.8
2012 566 26.6 21.2 n/a
2013 540 27.0 20.0 89.1
2014 525 22.7 23.1 88.8
2015 547 25.0 21.8 95.4
2016 482 25.0 19.2 93.6
2017 469 25.6 18.2 92.3
2018 464 24.5 18.9 91.4
2019 443 21.3 20.7 99.8
2020 367 n/a n/a 87.7
2021 356 21.9 16.2 89.6
2022 665 37.0 17.9 91.3
2023 619 35.6 17.3 85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for BP STEM Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,998

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BP STEM Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1752nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1254th of 2802 Middle schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (BP STEM Academy)45.633.5
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baldwin Park Unified)47.834.3
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (BP STEM Academy)36.825.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin Park Unified)3322.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (BP STEM Academy)41.349
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baldwin Park Unified)43.942.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (BP STEM Academy)23.836.5
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin Park Unified)24.424.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (BP STEM Academy)32.545.5
 13.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baldwin Park Unified)42.241.9
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (BP STEM Academy)22.121
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin Park Unified)25.426.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (BP STEM Academy)1927.4
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Baldwin Park Unified)22.822.5
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443619
 39.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2862
 121.4%
Hispanic409541
 32.3%
Pacific Islander01
White48
 100%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%85%
 14.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended BP STEM Academy.

Students who attend BP STEM Academy usually go on to attend Baldwin Park High

Students at BP STEM Academy are 87% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 1% White.

BP STEM Academy ranks 1309th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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