Summary
Baker County Middle School is a public middle school located in MacClenny, Florida, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 1,094 students. The school is part of the Baker District, which is ranked 37 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Baker County Middle School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 30.9% to 40.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are also generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math for 6th-8th grades ranging from 48-53% and 32-58%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 55-60% and 50-60%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.63% to 54.02% over the past few years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.
In comparison, the nearby Oakleaf Junior High and Wilkinson Junior High School, both in the Clay District, consistently outperform Baker County Middle School in terms of test scores, school rankings, and other key metrics. For example, in 2024-2025, Oakleaf Junior High and Wilkinson Junior High School had proficiency rates of 65-98% in EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and EOC/Civics, compared to Baker County Middle School's 75-79% proficiency rates in these subjects. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as student engagement, family support, and resource allocation, could be crucial for improving academic outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.
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