- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baker, CA
Baker Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Baker Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060361010304
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Junior High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Junior High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Junior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Baker, CA.
School address
District: Baker Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060361010304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Baker Junior High grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+82.4%).
Teacher FTE added 2.7 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060361010304 · Baker, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 17.5:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Elementary (59 students)
Baker Junior High grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+82.4%). Teacher FTE added 2.7 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Baker Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Elementa
Baker Elementary
59 students
- This school
Baker Junior High
35 students
- Baker High
Baker High
31 students
What this shows Baker Junior High reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Junior High compares
Baker Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
White 22.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Baker Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Baker Valley Unified reports $31,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Junior High
How many students attend Baker Junior High?
Baker Junior High has 35 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baker, CA. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Junior High is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Junior High?
41.2% of students at Baker Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Baker Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Baker, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Junior High?
Baker Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Junior High rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Junior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Baker, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baker Valley Unified?
Besides Baker Junior High, Baker Valley Unified also operates Baker Elementary (59 students) and Baker High (31 students). See the Baker Valley Unified district page for the complete list.