Summary:
Baker County, Florida, is home to a single middle school, Baker County Middle School, which serves 1,067 students in grades 6 through 8 in the Baker district.
Baker County Middle School shows a mixed performance picture. A standout strength is Civics, where 81% of students are proficient, outpacing the state average of 77%. Math performance varies significantly by grade: 6th and 7th graders score above state averages (65% and 58% proficient, respectively), but 8th graders face a steep drop to just 41% proficiency, a 20-point gap below the state. The school also excels in Algebra 1, with 79% proficiency. However, a critical red flag is the 40.2% chronic absenteeism rate, which is nearly 9 points higher than both the district and state averages. The school’s state ranking has been volatile, currently sitting at the 43rd percentile (2 stars) for 2025-2026, a slight improvement from the 37th percentile the prior year.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 and per-student spending of $9,743, which is relatively high but has not yet translated into top-tier rankings. About 45% of students are economically disadvantaged. On a positive note, proficiency improved in every subject from the 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 school year, suggesting recent interventions may be taking effect. The most pressing takeaway is the chronic absenteeism crisis, which likely contributes to the school’s ranking volatility and the sharp decline in 8th-grade math performance. Parents should note that while the school has bright spots like Civics and early math, addressing attendance is crucial for overall student success.
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