Summary:
The Baker area is home to a single middle school, Baker County Middle School, which serves grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 1,102 students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some areas of strength but also concerns in subjects like 8th grade Science and 7th/8th grade ELA and Math.
Baker County Middle School has a predominantly White student population (77.4%), with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51.45% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, placing 573rd out of 1,196 Florida middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. One area of concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.8%, which may be impacting overall academic achievement.
Compared to district and state averages, Baker County Middle School performs well in Algebra 1 and Civics EOCs, but lags behind in 8th grade Science and 6th-8th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates. With Baker being the only middle school serving the area, it is crucial for the school and district to address the identified challenges and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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