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Baker County Middle School

Q: Is Baker County Middle School a good school?

Baker County Middle School ranks 693 rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

693^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Baker County Middle School in MacClenny, FL, serves 1,067 students in grades 6 through 8 and is the sole middle school in the Baker County School District. This school presents a fascinating mix of strengths and challenges, making it a school of stark contrasts for parents to consider.

The most critical issue facing the school is a severe chronic absenteeism rate of 40.2%, which is nearly 1.3 times higher than the state average and significantly worse than nearby Oakleaf Junior High (24.4%). This persistent problem is likely dragging down overall academic performance. However, the school boasts an exceptional Algebra 1 program, with 79% of students scoring proficient—double the district average and well above the state. This creates a "tale of two math programs," where advanced students thrive while standard 8th-grade math proficiency (41%) lags 20 points behind the state average. Similarly, 8th-grade science proficiency (47%) consistently falls below the state average of 52%.

When compared to nearby schools, the picture becomes clearer. Wilkinson Junior High School in Clay County also has high absenteeism (44.3%) but achieves higher proficiency in most subjects, suggesting other factors are at play. Meanwhile, Chaffee Trail Middle School in Duval County is lower-performing overall, highlighting that Baker County provides a better educational environment than some urban counterparts. The school's path forward is clear: aggressively tackle absenteeism while leveraging its successful advanced math program as a model for improvement across all subjects.

1,067

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,743

Per pupil spending ?

44.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

211 E Jonathan St
MacClenny, FL 32063

(904) 259-2226

District: Baker

Students who attend Baker County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Baker County Senior High School

Feeder schools for Baker County Middle School:

Elementary:	MacClenny Elementary School
	Prek/Kindergarten Center
	Westside Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

African American:

13.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2016 → 43rd in 2026

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg55%

Florida avg62%

693^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 70Baker among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	45.2	693 of 1216	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.3	757 of 1205	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.8	573 of 1196	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	504 of 1177	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	523 of 1148	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.8	623 of 1136	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.1	568 of 1099	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.5	609 of 1035	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.0	576 of 1031	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.9	510 of 997	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	59.7	390 of 999	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.3	314 of 956	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.4	323 of 897	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.8	324 of 891	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	330 of 839	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.2	295 of 780	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.6	313 of 740	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.9	296 of 736	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.0	378 of 675	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.8	287 of 602	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	50.2	316 of 593	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics81%+4 vs state

Algebra 179%+16 vs state

Math57%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-6 vs state

Science47%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker County Middle School	Public	6-8	211 E Jonathan St	MacClenny	32063	Baker County	Baker	No	No	No	No	(904) 259-2226	1,067	65	16.4	44.9%	817 (76.6%)	147 (13.8%)	42 (3.9%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.3%)	45.2	693^rd of 1216 public middle schools	43.0%		39.3	757^th of 1205 public middle schools	37.2%	64	59.0	54.0	54.0	65.0	58.0	41.0	47.0	79.0			81.0	$9,743	$496	$9,247
Chaffee Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	11770 Sam Caruso Way	Jacksonville	32221	Duval County	Duval	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 390-2000	1,190	40	29.7	53.3%	238 (20.0%)	676 (56.8%)	177 (14.9%)	19 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	76 (6.4%)	22.4	1010^th of 1216 public middle schools	16.9%					(n/a)	38.0	40.0	39.0	38.0	33.0	59.0	34.0	83.0		97.0	54.0	$7,741	$810	$6,930
Wilkinson Junior High School	Public	7-8	5025 County Road 218	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-6175	711	39	18.2	58.4%	525 (73.8%)	64 (9.0%)	67 (9.4%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	66.3	373^rd of 1216 public middle schools	69.3%		67.4	351^st of 1205 public middle schools	70.9%	22		63.0	64.0		49.0	69.0	72.0	95.0	100.0		88.0	$9,693	$584	$9,110
Oakleaf Junior High	Public	6-8	4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5775	906	58	15.6	54.3%	246 (27.2%)	368 (40.6%)	179 (19.8%)	35 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	72 (7.9%)	56.8	518^th of 1216 public middle schools	57.4%		70.7	318^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.6%	200	68.0	67.0	65.0	48.0	51.0	64.0	58.0	96.0	98.0		86.0	$10,532	$333	$10,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker County Middle School

Is Baker County Middle School a good school?

Baker County Middle School ranks 693^rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Baker County Middle School in?

Baker

How many students attend Baker County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,067 students attended Baker County Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Baker County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Baker County Middle School usually go on to attend Baker County Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Baker County Middle School?

Students at Baker County Middle School are 77% White, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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