Baker Middle School

Summary:

Baker Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 588 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Baker Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia middle schools over the past decade, with a statewide ranking between 507 and 579 out of around 550-600 middle schools.

The school significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with only 8.5% to 9.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 1.6% to 4.7% proficient in math, far below the district's 15.6% to 26.8% range. Additionally, Baker Middle School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.53% to 96.6%, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Despite the high per-student spending, ranging from $9,961 to $10,761, the school's academic outcomes lag far behind nearby middle schools like Midland Middle School and Blackmon Road Middle School, which have much higher proficiency rates.

Interestingly, the nearby East Columbus Magnet Academy, which also serves a high-poverty student population, has slightly better academic performance than Baker Middle School, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in this context. Overall, addressing the underlying factors contributing to Baker Middle School's persistent underperformance, such as instructional quality, school climate, and family engagement, will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1215 Benning Dr
       Columbus, GA  31903


(706) 683-8721

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
579th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Feeder schools for Baker Middle School:

Elementary:    Brewer Elementary School
    Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.2%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker Middle School ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Baker Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Baker Middle School 579th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Baker Middle School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.90 399th 420 5.0%
2007 8.18 423rd 445 4.9%
2008 11.88 435th 462 5.8%
2009 15.93 432nd 466 7.3%
2010 14.87 456th 494 7.7%
2011 4.71 487th 504 3.4%
2012 5.80 490th 508 3.5%
2013 3.54 513th 527 2.7%
2014 2.12 507th 521 2.7%
2015 6.92 516th 537 3.9%
2016 6.91 520th 545 4.6%
2017 6.05 526th 539 2.4%
2018 5.97 529th 543 2.6%
2019 5.33 546th 559 2.3%
2021 7.39 532nd 542 1.8%
2022 6.82 559th 567 1.4%
2023 6.48 566th 577 1.9%
2024 5.80 579th 588 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 40 552 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 39 577 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2003 39 577 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2004 31 549 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 19 429 1 37 0 n/a n/a 7 493
2006 14 402 2 42 1 n/a n/a 17 478
2007 13 383 1 41 0 n/a n/a 12 450
2008 7 292 1 40 1 n/a n/a 12 353
2009 9 247 0 39 2 n/a n/a 9 306
2010 8 243 0 0 1 0 47 0 299
2011 7 230 0 35 0 0 1 0 273
2012 8 244 0 48 0 0 10 0 310
2013 8 349 0 57 0 0 14 0 428
2014 16 501 2 67 0 0 18 0 604
2015 11 465 1 69 0 0 13 0 559
2016 6 472 3 72 0 0 13 0 566
2017 5 430 0 77 2 0 9 0 523
2018 9 413 0 66 1 1 13 0 503
2019 12 466 1 71 0 1 13 0 564
2020 9 455 2 82 0 1 10 0 559
2021 11 439 2 104 1 1 19 0 577
2022 7 406 0 111 0 0 24 0 548
2023 8 448 1 105 1 1 24 0 588

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 Baker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 613 43.4 14.1 93
2002 646 47.6 13.6 82.8
2003 646 47.6 13.6 82.8
2004 616 37.8 16.3 83
2005 493 38.0 13.0 84.8
2006 478 33.0 14.5 90.2
2007 450 28.0 16.1 98.2
2008 353 30.0 11.8 97.9
2009 306 29.0 10.6 99.3
2010 299 28.5 10.4 97
2011 273 24.0 11.3 90.8
2012 310 26.3 11.7 98.4
2013 428 32.5 13.1 97.2
2014 604 37.3 16.1 99.5
2015 559 38.0 14.7 100
2016 566 38.0 14.8 99.5
2017 523 38.3 13.6 100
2018 503 36.2 13.8 94.4
2019 564 38.3 14.7 94.5
2020 559 32.8 17.0 91.8
2021 577 33.8 17.0 96.5
2022 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
2023 588 36.1 16.2 96.6

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 Baker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 613 43.4 14.1 93
2002 646 47.6 13.6 82.8
2003 646 47.6 13.6 82.8
2004 616 37.8 16.3 83
2005 493 38.0 13.0 84.8
2006 478 33.0 14.5 90.2
2007 450 28.0 16.1 98.2
2008 353 30.0 11.8 97.9
2009 306 29.0 10.6 99.3
2010 299 28.5 10.4 97
2011 273 24.0 11.3 90.8
2012 310 26.3 11.7 98.4
2013 428 32.5 13.1 97.2
2014 604 37.3 16.1 99.5
2015 559 38.0 14.7 100
2016 566 38.0 14.8 99.5
2017 523 38.3 13.6 100
2018 503 36.2 13.8 94.4
2019 564 38.3 14.7 94.5
2020 559 32.8 17.0 91.8
2021 577 33.8 17.0 96.5
2022 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
2023 588 36.1 16.2 96.6

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 Baker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $820 (8.2%) $9,141 (91.8%) $9,961
2018 $992 (9.2%) $9,769 (90.8%) $10,761
2019 $893 (8.9%) $9,156 (91.1%) $10,049

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Middle School

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 546th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 566th of 577 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)9.47.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.827.3
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)4.30
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)27.114.9
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)9.85.1
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)31.427
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)2.53.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)30.520.4
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)15.59.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)41.931
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)4.82.5
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)2922.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Baker Middle School)3.41.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Muscogee County)2217.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Baker Middle School)3.26.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Muscogee County)32.724.8
 7.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students564588
 4.3%
African American466448
 3.9%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic71105
 47.9%
Pacific Islander11
White128
 33.3%
Two or More Races1324
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%96.6%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended Baker Middle School.

Students at Baker Middle School are 76% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

Baker Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Georgia middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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