- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, GA
Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130387002420
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Baker Middle School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 130387002420 · Columbus, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 17.5:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Baker Middle School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Baker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school
Baker Middle School
631 students
What this shows Baker Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Middle School compares
Baker Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 294 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 3.8%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Baker Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richards Middle School
Standard public school
799 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
681 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Arnold Middle School
Standard public school
582 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Blackmon Road Middle School
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Eddy Middle School
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Middle School?
96.6% of students at Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Middle School is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Baker Middle School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.