Baker Middle School

Summary:

Baker Middle School is a public middle school located in Baker, Louisiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the City of Baker School District, which is ranked 93 out of 114 districts in Louisiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Louisiana middle schools, with 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars for the past several years. Its academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10-18% of Baker Middle School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 47-59%. In English Language Arts, Baker Middle School's proficiency rates ranged from 18-54%, while the state average was 67-70%. The school also has a high percentage of students (57.39% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The analysis of Baker Middle School and the surrounding schools, such as Port Allen Middle School, Park Forest Middle School, and Capitol Middle School, highlights the significant academic underperformance of Baker Middle School compared to state and district averages, particularly for disadvantaged student subgroups. However, some nearby schools, like Central Middle School and Northwestern Middle School, which are part of higher-performing Central Community School District and Zachary Community School District, have significantly higher academic achievement, with proficiency rates well above the state averages.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5905 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-5924

District: City of Baker School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,121

Students who attend Baker Middle School usually attend:

High:

Baker High School

Feeder schools for Baker Middle School:

Elementary:

Baker Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.6%

Hispanic:

9.7%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baker Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.6%), Hispanic (9.7%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Baker Middle School employs 11.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Middle School is $19,121.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Baker Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

City of Baker School District:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Baker School District 101^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Baker Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	14.25	356^th	396	10.1%
2008	15.66	368^th	413	10.9%
2009	14.21	382^nd	425	10.1%
2010	9.07	388^th	408	4.9%
2011	9.89	398^th	412	3.4%
2012	14.77	399^th	442	9.7%
2013	11.88	412^th	457	9.8%
2014	6.85	437^th	470	7.0%
2015	3.01	467^th	482	3.1%
2016	2.86	420^th	435	3.4%
2017	2.97	424^th	437	3.0%
2018	3.77	397^th	411	3.4%
2019	5.84	429^th	449	4.5%
2021	3.25	447^th	459	2.6%
2022	2.53	452^nd	460	1.7%
2023	5.30	447^th	465	3.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	4.61	389^th	403	3.5%
2019	7.66	412^th	430	4.2%
2021	4.66	443^rd	455	2.6%
2022	3.41	448^th	458	2.2%
2023	7.70	437^th	459	4.8%
2024	5.12	433^rd	444	2.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Baker Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	6.02	406^th	418	2.9%
2021	5.18	424^th	441	3.9%
2022	4.12	426^th	441	3.4%
2023	8.34	421^st	444	5.2%
2024	11.60	384^th	415	7.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Baker Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.27	159^th	170	6.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Baker Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	6.89	400^th	418	4.3%
2021	3.18	437^th	442	1.1%
2022	5.09	427^th	442	3.4%
2023	5.45	426^th	443	3.8%
2024	4.66	414^th	426	2.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Baker Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	11.43	297^th	313	5.1%
2019	13.52	312^th	338	7.7%
2021	8.64	340^th	352	3.4%
2022	8.43	348^th	360	3.3%
2023	12.34	336^th	360	6.7%
2024	11.30	315^th	333	5.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept 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	Total
2004	66	436	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	505
2005	62	452	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	518
2006	43	524	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	573
2007	41	498	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	543
2008	31	449	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	484
2009	14	359	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	377
2010	22	377	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	403
2011	13	364	1	4	0	0	0	382
2012	17	402	1	5	1	0	6	432
2013	23	409	1	5	0	1	2	441
2014	19	383	0	4	0	1	3	410
2015	13	255	1	0	0	0	0	269
2016	7	246	0	0	0	0	1	254
2017	3	230	0	2	1	0	2	238
2018	4	225	0	4	0	0	0	233
2019	7	207	0	6	0	0	0	220
2020	10	216	0	9	1	0	2	238
2021	9	175	0	3	0	0	2	189
2022	1	140	0	5	0	0	0	146
2023	2	156	0	17	0	0	1	176

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
2004	505	30.1	16.8	70.3
2005	518	31.0	16.7	57.9
2006	573	31.0	18.5	74.9
2007	543	34.0	16.0	62.6
2008	484	33.0	14.7	73.6
2009	377	28.0	13.5	83.3
2010	403	28.0	14.3	84.1
2011	382	33.1	11.5	84
2012	432	30.9	13.9	79.9
2013	441	n/a	n/a	83.9
2014	410	26.9	15.1	86.8
2015	269	29.0	9.2	81.4
2016	254	24.0	10.5	84.6
2017	238	14.3	16.6	95
2018	233	22.3	10.4	54.9
2019	220	18.3	12.0	53.2
2020	238	19.5	12.2	88.2
2021	189	15.5	12.1	74.6
2022	146	13.5	10.8	69.9
2023	176	11.1	15.8	57.4

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
2004	505	30.1	16.8	70.3
2005	518	31.0	16.7	57.9
2006	573	31.0	18.5	74.9
2007	543	34.0	16.0	62.6
2008	484	33.0	14.7	73.6
2009	377	28.0	13.5	83.3
2010	403	28.0	14.3	84.1
2011	382	33.1	11.5	84
2012	432	30.9	13.9	79.9
2013	441	n/a	n/a	83.9
2014	410	26.9	15.1	86.8
2015	269	29.0	9.2	81.4
2016	254	24.0	10.5	84.6
2017	238	14.3	16.6	95
2018	233	22.3	10.4	54.9
2019	220	18.3	12.0	53.2
2020	238	19.5	12.2	88.2
2021	189	15.5	12.1	74.6
2022	146	13.5	10.8	69.9
2023	176	11.1	15.8	57.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,560
2018	$14,197
2019	$15,317
2020	$14,440
2021	$14,501
2022	$19,121

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 429^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 447^th of 465 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)	30	36	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)	43	43
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)	21	13	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	58	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)	28	18	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)	41	27	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)	34	18	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (City of Baker School District)	38	21	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)	44	54	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)	58	55	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Baker Middle School)	30	20	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (City of Baker School District)	41	24	17%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	220	176	20%
African American	207	156	24.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	17	183.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	2	71.4%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.2%	57.4%	4.2%

Schools Near Baker Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Baker Middle School	Public	6-8	5905 Groom Rd	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	City of Baker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-5924	176	11	15.8	57.4%	2 (1.1%)	156 (88.6%)	17 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)							43.0		29.0	32.0			$19,121
Helix Aviation Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	4400 Airpark Blvd	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 773-4925	112	11	10.6	90.2%	4 (3.6%)	108 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.1	248^th of 449 public middle schools	44.8%					(n/a)		55.0	41.0	45.0	46.0		93.0	65.0		77.0			$17,205
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	9147 Elm Grove Garden	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 775-0776	189	16	12.0	87.8%	0 (0.0%)	184 (97.4%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	56	204^th of 449 public middle schools	54.6%		57.2	198^th of 465 public middle schools	57.4%	6		43.0	61.0	55.0	52.0		70.0	84.0			95.0		$20,549
Zion City School A Redesign School	Public, Charter	6-8	5959 Cadillac Street	Baton Rouge	70816	East Baton Rouge Parish	Glen Oaks Middle School (Redesign Schools LA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 771-8128	86	8	11.1	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	83 (96.5%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Northwestern Middle School	Public	7-8	5200 East Central Avenue	Zachary	70791	East Baton Rouge Parish	Zachary Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 654-9201	912	49	18.8	56.3%	304 (33.3%)	531 (58.2%)	27 (3.0%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.5%)	83.7	58^th of 449 public middle schools	87.1%		87.6	43^rd of 465 public middle schools	90.8%	15			74.0	75.0	74.0			83.0	88.0	86.0			$12,594
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School	Public	5-6	1300 Independence Blvd.	Zachary	70791	East Baton Rouge Parish	Zachary Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 658-1288	889	46	19.4	55.3%	334 (37.6%)	485 (54.6%)	20 (2.2%)	15 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.8%)								(n/a)	76.0	73.0			75.0	79.0	81.0			80.0			$12,517
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	12656 Sullivan Road	Baton Rouge	70818	East Baton Rouge Parish	Central Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 261-2237	1,163	64	18.1	53.1%	768 (66.0%)	254 (21.8%)	90 (7.7%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.3%)	80.1	78^th of 449 public middle schools	82.6%		75.2	101^st of 465 public middle schools	78.3%	23		77.0	81.0	66.0	76.0		87.0	80.0	78.0	82.0		100.0	$11,565
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	3760 Aletha Drive	Baton Rouge	70814	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 275-6650	582	36	16.0	77.8%	15 (2.6%)	433 (74.4%)	125 (21.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4.4	435^th of 449 public middle schools	3.1%		6.4	441^st of 465 public middle schools	5.2%	6							34.0	45.0	36.0	37.0			$17,278
Capitol Middle School	Public	6-8	5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 231-9292	580	34	16.8	87.2%	4 (0.7%)	521 (89.8%)	55 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	445^th of 449 public middle schools	0.9%		3.7	452^nd of 465 public middle schools	2.8%	7				9.0			25.0	35.0	37.0	32.0	66.0		$16,404
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning	Public, Charter	6-8	1555 Madison Ave	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 336-1410	314	19	16.2	81.2%	0 (0.0%)	313 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37.1	291^st of 449 public middle schools	35.2%		53.6	223^rd of 465 public middle schools	52.0%	68		40.0		37.0	41.0		65.0	62.0	72.0	66.0			$10,015

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Middle School

What high school do graduates of Baker Middle School attend?

Students who attend Baker Middle School usually go on to attend Baker High School

What district is Baker Middle School in?

City of Baker School District

What is the racial makeup of Baker Middle School?

Students at Baker Middle School are 89% African American, 10% Hispanic, 1% White.

How many students attend Baker Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Baker Middle School.

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