Enrollment
629
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker Middle School
Baker Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 629 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #156.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Troy's middle schools, it stands alongside Boulan Park Middle School (839 students): Baker Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.9:1).
Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students) and Athens High School (1,468 students) alongside Baker 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 Middle School compares
Baker Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Baker Middle School.
$14,267
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Baker Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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