- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
Baker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530870001454
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #12 of 14
- middle schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #12 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Baker Middle School shrank from 694 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 530870001454 · Tacoma, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 19.1:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Baker Middle School shrank from 694 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Baker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- This school
Baker Middle School
687 students
- Tacoma School 658
Tacoma School of the Arts
658 students
What this shows Baker Middle School reports 687 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 17.0%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 13.6%
African American 12.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.6, Baker Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tacoma School of the Arts | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
650 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
First Creek Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Meeker Middle School
Standard public school
567 students 19.6:1 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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Middle School?
59.5% of students at Baker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Middle School ranks #12 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Baker Middle School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.