Enrollment
532
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canby, OR
Baker Prairie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Baker Prairie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410264001651
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker Prairie Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Canby · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker Prairie Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Prairie Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Canby, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker Prairie Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker Prairie Middle School
Baker Prairie Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Canby, Oregon, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students) and Ninety-One School (476 students) alongside Baker Prairie 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 Prairie Middle School compares
Baker Prairie 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 47% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Oregon - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$16,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Baker Prairie Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canby Sd 86, which includes Baker Prairie Middle School.
$16,078
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Prairie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carus School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker Prairie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Baker Prairie Middle School
How many students attend Baker Prairie Middle School?
Baker Prairie Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canby, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker Prairie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker Prairie Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker Prairie Middle School?
27.8% of students at Baker Prairie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker Prairie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Baker Prairie Middle School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Canby, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker Prairie Middle School?
Baker Prairie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker Prairie Middle School rank among public schools in Canby?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker Prairie Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Canby, 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 Canby on the city page.
Is Baker Prairie Middle School a good school?
Baker Prairie Middle School earns 32/100 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 Canby Sd 86?
Besides Baker Prairie Middle School, Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students), Ninety-One School (476 students), and Cecile Trost Elementary School (457 students). See the Canby Sd 86 district page for the complete list.
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