How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Baker Middle School | Birney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 687 | 476 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 62.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Baker Middle School | Birney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,190 | $23,190 |
| District | Tacoma School District | Tacoma School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Baker Middle School | Birney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| African American | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.1% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| Multiracial | 16.7% | 14.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Baker Middle School | Birney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 343.5:1 | 476:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.1% | 66.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.