Enrollment
226
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker Middle School
Baker Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Baker City, Oregon, enrolling 226 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 226 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baker Sd 5j spends $6,248 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students) and Baker Early College (534 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$6,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker Sd 5j, which includes Baker Middle School.
$6,248
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 72.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baker City, OR.
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, 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 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.
Is Baker Middle School a good school?
Baker Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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