- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, MI
Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263426006962
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Baker Middle School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 263426006962 · Troy, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 17:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Baker Middle School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Baker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,468 students
- Larson Middle
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- This school 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- Smith Middle S 599
Smith Middle School
599 students
What this shows Baker Middle School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker Middle School compares
Baker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Asian 38.0%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Baker Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Troy
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, MI. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Middle School?
23.0% of students at Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Middle School is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy School District?
Besides Baker Middle School, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Larson Middle School (865 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.