Summary:
The City of Baker School District in Louisiana has only one middle school, Baker Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with student performance well below state averages and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Baker Middle School's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English Language Arts, and social studies falling far short of state averages. The school's mathematics proficiency rates range from just 10% for 6th grade to 18% for 8th grade, compared to the state average of 57% for 6th grade and 47% for 8th grade. Similarly, the school's ELA proficiency rates range from 18% for 7th grade to 54% for 8th grade, well below the state averages of 67% and 70%, respectively. The school's social studies proficiency rates are also extremely low, ranging from 8% for 7th grade to 20% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 52% and 53%.
The challenges facing Baker Middle School are further compounded by its socioeconomic factors, with 57.39% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic disadvantage likely contributes to the school's academic struggles. Additionally, Baker Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Louisiana middle schools, indicating that it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community collaboration, to ensure that students at Baker Middle School receive the high-quality education they deserve.
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