- Enrollment
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baker City, OR
Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410171000001
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Baker City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Baker City, OR.
School address
District: Baker Sd 5j · Oregon
NCES ID 410171000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Baker Middle School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 410171000001 · Baker City, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Web Academy (3,066 students)
Baker Middle School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Baker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Web Acad
Baker Web Academy
3,066 students
- Baker Early Co 534
Baker Early College
534 students
- Baker High Sch 478
Baker High School
478 students
- South Baker In 268
South Baker Intermediate School
268 students
- Brooklyn Prima 249
Brooklyn Primary School
249 students
- This school 226
Baker Middle School
226 students
What this shows Baker Middle School reports 226 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$8,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Baker Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baker Sd 5j reports $8,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Early College | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Baker Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Primary School | Similar size | 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baker City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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?
67.6% of students at Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Baker City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Baker City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Baker City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baker City on the city page.
What other schools are in Baker Sd 5j?
Besides Baker Middle School, Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students), Baker Early College (534 students), and Baker High School (478 students). See the Baker Sd 5j district page for the complete list.