Enrollment
1,067
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macclenny, FL
Baker County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120006000037
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Macclenny · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker County Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Macclenny, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker County Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker County Middle School
Baker County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Macclenny, Florida, enrolling 1,067 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,067 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 750 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students) and J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School (723 students) alongside Baker County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker County Middle School compares
Baker County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Baker County Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker, which includes Baker County Middle School.
$10,090
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 74.7%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baker County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prek/Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macclenny Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,067 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Baker County Middle School
How many students attend Baker County Middle School?
Baker County Middle School has 1,067 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macclenny, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker County Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker County Middle School?
51.5% of students at Baker County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker County Middle School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Macclenny, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker County Middle School?
Baker County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker County Middle School rank among elementary schools in Macclenny?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Macclenny, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Macclenny on the city page.
Is Baker County Middle School a good school?
Baker County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baker?
Besides Baker County Middle School, Baker also operates Baker County Senior High School (1,318 students), J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School (723 students), and Westside Elementary School (616 students). See the Baker district page for the complete list.
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