Baker Middle School

Summary:

Baker Middle School is a public middle school located in Troy, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 626 students. The school is part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 49th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Baker Middle School has consistently maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Michigan middle schools in recent years.

Baker Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in M-Step and PSAT assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.7% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (37.06% in 2022-2023) that outperforms the state average. Additionally, Baker Middle School's performance on key metrics is strong across various student subgroups, ranking 18th out of 88 Michigan middle schools for Asian students and 19th out of 176 for multi-racial students in English Language Arts.

Compared to nearby schools, Boulan Park Middle School, which is also part of the Troy School District, has significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to the state average. Baker Middle School also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.72% in 2022-2023), which is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Avondale Middle School (57.94%) and Frank Jeannette Junior High School (79.57%). The school's higher spending per student ($16,361 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average may also contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1359 Torpey Dr
       Troy, MI  48083-5463


(248) 823-4600

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,361 Help


Feeder schools for Baker Middle School:

Elementary:    Barnard Elementary School
    Morse Elementary School
    Wattles Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Asian:
37.1%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker Middle School ranks better than 91.5% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Asian (37.1%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Troy School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 16.7, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Troy School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Middle School is $16,361, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Troy School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker Middle School 76th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Baker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Troy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy School District 49th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.41 77th 806 90.4%
2007 77.89 158th 823 80.8%
2008 73.13 216th 839 74.3%
2009 78.17 140th 847 83.5%
2010 73.54 212th 851 75.1%
2011 73.46 207th 858 75.9%
2012 87.70 73rd 900 91.9%
2013 88.55 69th 919 92.5%
2014 88.61 70th 921 92.4%
2015 95.24 30th 919 96.7%
2016 94.19 40th 894 95.5%
2017 87.95 68th 821 91.7%
2018 89.76 72nd 838 91.4%
2019 87.26 81st 792 89.8%
2021 97.68 5th 675 99.3%
2022 80.53 110th 776 85.8%
2023 88.82 83rd 883 90.6%
2024 89.32 76th 897 91.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.97 41st 156 73.7%
2024 82.89 19th 176 89.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.64 19th 154 87.7%
2019 76.73 7th 46 84.8%
2022 43.07 17th 38 55.3%
2023 55.41 23rd 72 68.1%
2024 68.84 23rd 88 73.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 208th 377 44.8%
2024 42.56 96th 201 52.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.24 98th 815 88.0%
2019 68.08 146th 672 78.3%
2022 49.17 322nd 691 53.4%
2023 50.65 358th 825 56.6%
2024 66.31 197th 836 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.90 78th 794 90.2%
2019 81.43 92nd 658 86.0%
2021 94.47 20th 521 96.2%
2022 74.34 116th 657 82.3%
2023 80.73 100th 770 87.0%
2024 86.77 75th 771 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.99 58th 797 92.7%
2019 88.61 62nd 639 90.3%
2021 97.52 8th 540 98.5%
2022 79.57 102nd 658 84.5%
2023 89.90 66th 776 91.5%
2024 87.18 78th 786 90.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.59 31st 104 70.2%
2019 71.78 16th 48 66.7%
2021 79.32 9th 39 76.9%
2022 77.72 14th 57 75.4%
2023 83.48 10th 87 88.5%
2024 80.06 18th 88 79.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.47 51st 366 86.1%
2022 65.34 47th 182 74.2%
2023 69.36 67th 310 78.4%
2024 60.83 80th 300 73.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.80 60th 266 77.4%
2023 53.88 105th 246 57.3%
2024 52.49 112th 257 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at Baker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.03 165th 678 75.7%
2019 76.12 118th 624 81.1%
2021 90.19 40th 577 93.1%
2022 44.84 326th 638 48.9%
2023 61.59 224th 688 67.4%
2024 75.08 136th 701 80.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Open Quote Baker is the school to be... It provides the best teaching. It's teachers are also very nice and easy to talk to. I'm very sad that my child completed 8th Grade this year, that means we have to change schools! Students are very kind and safe, my daughter has been in the school for three years, and never saw or heard of bullying or that kind of stuff. Even though Baker is a public school, it's just like a private school! Students there are very successful, and all teachers always find a way to make teaching and lessons fun. Baker also rewards A students with trips to Cleveland and Chicago! Ever year Baker hosts Scholastic Book-Fair(s), there are always deals like buy one get one free with equal or lesser value! There is always a Baker Idol in the school year! There are just so many good things about Baker... The list goes on and on! HAVE to try it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 513 9 39 1 3 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 491 5 40 3 5 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 489 7 29 3 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 478 7 17 3 3 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 493 6 17 2 2 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 480 5 19 2 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 495 14 35 2 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 519 9 49 6 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 519 9 49 6 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 480 16 79 5 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1998 500 18 77 5 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 483 16 70 11 10 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 461 20 79 14 6 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 478 13 78 17 5 n/a n/a 0 591
2002 467 16 95 16 3 n/a n/a 1 598
2003 467 16 95 16 3 n/a n/a 1 598
2004 463 18 98 14 6 n/a n/a 1 600
2005 416 23 96 16 4 n/a n/a 1 556
2006 389 28 102 17 6 n/a n/a 1 543
2007 383 34 117 12 2 n/a n/a 9 557
2008 401 61 151 15 7 n/a n/a 1 636
2009 389 68 163 13 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 437 64 170 21 3 n/a n/a 1 696
2011 431 54 173 25 0 0 33 0 716
2012 417 59 205 25 1 0 26 0 733
2013 380 64 198 20 1 1 25 0 689
2014 388 69 213 22 2 1 26 0 721
2015 389 53 241 28 1 1 25 0 738
2016 394 38 256 31 2 0 19 0 740
2017 387 49 247 29 2 0 21 0 735
2018 381 42 230 28 1 1 28 0 711
2019 384 44 242 24 1 0 32 0 727
2020 380 44 247 27 0 0 28 0 726
2021 356 44 241 28 0 1 20 0 690
2022 315 51 237 41 0 0 27 0 671
2023 274 49 232 43 0 1 27 0 626

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 n/a n/a n/a
1989 544 n/a n/a 3.9
1990 532 49.0 10.8 4.3
1991 508 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a 4.6
1993 508 n/a 0.0 0
1994 547 35.0 15.6 5.1
1995 584 33.3 17.5 7.5
1996 584 33.3 17.5 7.5
1997 581 34.0 17.1 3.3
1998 602 34.0 17.7 5.5
1999 590 33.0 17.9 4.9
2000 580 33.1 17.5 6.7
2001 591 32.8 18.0 4.7
2002 598 38.4 15.6 8
2003 598 38.4 15.6 8
2004 600 36.5 16.4 8.5
2005 556 35.2 15.8 9.9
2006 543 35.0 15.5 10.9
2007 557 33.2 16.8 12.8
2008 636 35.9 17.7 13.2
2009 634 37.2 17.0 13.4
2010 696 39.5 17.6 21.2
2011 716 40.1 17.8 23.7
2012 733 42.2 17.3 19.6
2013 689 42.1 16.3 21.5
2014 721 40.6 17.7 22.2
2015 738 44.0 16.7 18.6
2016 740 43.0 17.2 17
2017 735 43.9 16.7 20.3
2018 711 43.1 16.4 23.2
2019 727 44.1 16.4 25.2
2020 726 44.7 16.2 26.6
2021 690 40.8 16.9 22
2022 671 41.3 16.2 26.1
2023 626 37.4 16.7 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 n/a n/a n/a
1989 544 n/a n/a 3.9
1990 532 49.0 10.8 4.3
1991 508 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a 4.6
1993 508 n/a 0.0 0
1994 547 35.0 15.6 5.1
1995 584 33.3 17.5 7.5
1996 584 33.3 17.5 7.5
1997 581 34.0 17.1 3.3
1998 602 34.0 17.7 5.5
1999 590 33.0 17.9 4.9
2000 580 33.1 17.5 6.7
2001 591 32.8 18.0 4.7
2002 598 38.4 15.6 8
2003 598 38.4 15.6 8
2004 600 36.5 16.4 8.5
2005 556 35.2 15.8 9.9
2006 543 35.0 15.5 10.9
2007 557 33.2 16.8 12.8
2008 636 35.9 17.7 13.2
2009 634 37.2 17.0 13.4
2010 696 39.5 17.6 21.2
2011 716 40.1 17.8 23.7
2012 733 42.2 17.3 19.6
2013 689 42.1 16.3 21.5
2014 721 40.6 17.7 22.2
2015 738 44.0 16.7 18.6
2016 740 43.0 17.2 17
2017 735 43.9 16.7 20.3
2018 711 43.1 16.4 23.2
2019 727 44.1 16.4 25.2
2020 726 44.7 16.2 26.6
2021 690 40.8 16.9 22
2022 671 41.3 16.2 26.1
2023 626 37.4 16.7 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (3.1%) $11,815 (96.9%) $12,189
2020 $364 (2.9%) $12,231 (97.1%) $12,595
2021 $978 (7.1%) $12,728 (92.9%) $13,706
2022 $1,357 (9.1%) $13,620 (90.9%) $14,977
2023 $1,062 (6.5%) $15,299 (93.5%) $16,361

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 883 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)7561.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)74.964.7
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Baker Middle School)62.656.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Troy School District)71.463.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)65.253.3
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)71.459.9
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Baker Middle School)56.750
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Troy School District)67.561.3
 6.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Baker Middle School)33.140.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Troy School District)46.350.2
 3.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)78.976.3
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)87.185.6
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)62.160.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Troy School District)75.169.1
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students727626
 13.9%
African American4449
 11.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian242232
 4.1%
Hispanic2443
 79.2%
Pacific Islander01
White384274
 28.6%
Two or More Races3227
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%25.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 626 students attended Baker Middle School.

Yes. Baker Middle School ranks in the top 8.5% of Michigan middle schools.

Students at Baker Middle School are 44% White, 37% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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