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Baker Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Baker Middle School in Troy, MI, serves 629 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly regarded Troy School District. The school has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranks in the top 10% of middle schools statewide, placing 70th out of 896 Michigan schools.

What truly sets Baker apart is its ability to achieve excellent results while serving a more economically diverse student population than its immediate district peers. With a free/reduced lunch rate of 21.78%—more than double that of Boulan Park Middle School (7.27%) or Smith Middle School (10.18%)—Baker demonstrates remarkable effectiveness, particularly with students from low-income backgrounds, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide for this subgroup. The school's per-student spending of $16,932 is actually lower than Smith's $18,036, suggesting efficient resource allocation. However, Baker does face challenges: its chronic absenteeism rate (13.5%) is higher than its Troy peers, and it shows a notable achievement gap in mathematics. For example, 8th-grade PSAT math proficiency sits at 55.9%, compared to 78.6% at Boulan Park. In contrast, ELA performance is much closer to district averages, with 8th-grade proficiency at 81.5% versus the district's 86.5%.

For parents considering Baker, the school offers a compelling combination of high statewide performance and genuine diversity. Its results are dramatically stronger than nearby Avondale Middle School in the Avondale School District, which serves a higher percentage of low-income students (48%) and ranks in the 37th percentile. While Baker is the lowest-ranked of Troy's four middle schools—with Larson Middle School (30th), Smith (44th), and Boulan Park (12th) all ranking higher—it still delivers an outstanding education. The school's primary opportunity for growth lies in strengthening math instruction and ensuring consistent performance across all student subgroups, but its track record of success with a diverse student body makes it a strong choice for families seeking a high-quality, inclusive middle school experience.

629

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,932

Per pupil spending ?

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1359 Torpey Dr
Troy, MI 48083-5463

(248) 823-4600

District: Troy School District

Feeder schools for Baker Middle School:

Elementary:	Barnard Elementary School
	Morse Elementary School
	Wattles Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.6%

Asian:

38.0%

African American:

9.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (62% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Michigan middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Troy School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg70%

Michigan avg41%

70^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Troy School District

36^th of 625Troy School District among Michigan 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.7	70 of 896	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	89.9	69 of 890	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	76 of 897	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	83 of 883	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	110 of 776	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	97.7	5 of 675	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	81 of 792	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	89.8	72 of 838	91.4%	★★★★★
2017	88.0	68 of 821	91.7%	★★★★★
2016	94.2	40 of 894	95.5%	★★★★★
2015	95.2	30 of 919	96.7%	★★★★★
2014	88.6	70 of 921	92.4%	★★★★★
2013	88.5	69 of 919	92.5%	★★★★★
2012	87.7	73 of 900	91.9%	★★★★★
2011	73.5	207 of 858	75.9%	★★★★☆
2010	73.5	212 of 851	75.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.2	140 of 847	83.5%	★★★★☆
2008	73.1	216 of 839	74.3%	★★★★☆
2007	77.9	158 of 823	80.8%	★★★★☆
2006	83.4	77 of 806	90.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	48 of 337	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	48.9	134 of 338	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	80 of 300	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	67 of 310	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	47 of 182	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	51 of 366	86.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.1	25 of 87	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	15 of 85	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	18 of 88	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	10 of 87	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	14 of 57	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	9 of 39	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	16 of 48	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.6	31 of 104	70.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	34 of 108	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.4	44 of 106	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.8	23 of 88	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	55.4	23 of 72	68.1%	★★★★☆
2022	43.1	17 of 38	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.7	7 of 46	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	75.6	19 of 154	87.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.4	65 of 789	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	88.2	67 of 789	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	86.8	75 of 771	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	80.7	100 of 770	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	116 of 657	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	94.5	20 of 521	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	81.4	92 of 658	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	78 of 794	90.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	104 of 260	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.7	121 of 265	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.5	112 of 257	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	105 of 246	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.8	60 of 266	77.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	96 of 834	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	236 of 832	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	197 of 836	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	50.7	358 of 825	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.2	322 of 691	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	146 of 672	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	98 of 815	88.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.3	85 of 813	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	87.6	75 of 798	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.2	78 of 786	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.9	66 of 776	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	79.6	102 of 658	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	97.5	8 of 540	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	62 of 639	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	90.0	58 of 797	92.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	31.7	132 of 190	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	82.9	19 of 176	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	41 of 156	73.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	88 of 236	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.6	160 of 244	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	96 of 201	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.7	208 of 377	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	135 of 687	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	116 of 696	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	136 of 701	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	224 of 688	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	326 of 638	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	90.2	40 of 577	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	76.1	118 of 624	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	165 of 678	75.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)86th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2026)71st percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)69th percentile-24 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile-29 vs school

Hispanic (2026)60th percentile-32 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)31st percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science70%+31 vs state

Social Studies68%+17 vs state

Math58%+25 vs state

Mathematics56%+23 vs state

English Language Arts53%+15 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, June 27, 2013

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (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 (2025)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker Middle School	Public	6-8	1359 Torpey Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4600	629	35	17.8	21.8%	249 (39.6%)	61 (9.7%)	51 (8.1%)	239 (38.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.3%)	89.7	70^th of 896 public middle schools	92.2%		89.9	69^th of 890 public middle schools	92.2%	1	81.5		55.9		49.7	55.7	52.1	62.9	70.1	67.6	$16,932	$558	$16,373
Larson Middle School	Public	6-8	2222 E Long Lake Rd	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4800	865	45	19.0	11.2%	489 (56.5%)	32 (3.7%)	43 (5.0%)	265 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.0%)	95.7	30^th of 896 public middle schools	96.7%		95.2	38^th of 890 public middle schools	95.7%	8	88.8		63.2		62.2	68.1	69.1	67.8	68.0	72.4	$14,810	$459	$14,351
Frank Jeannette Junior High School	Public	7-9	40400 Gulliver Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-3300	716	40	17.9	77.4%	492 (68.7%)	82 (11.5%)	35 (4.9%)	81 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	43.1	488^th of 896 public middle schools	45.5%		41.5	512^th of 890 public middle schools	42.5%	24	58.6	48.5	28.7	25.1		32.6		25.8	29.6	44.0	$17,188	$900	$16,288
Clawson Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Phillips Ave	Clawson	48017	Oakland County	Clawson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 655-4250	275	17	16.3	30.2%	212 (77.1%)	34 (12.4%)	13 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	77.5	156^th of 896 public middle schools	82.6%		68.2	230^th of 890 public middle schools	74.2%	74	79.8		33.7		54.8	40.2	44.1	39.1	65.9	68.1	$14,494	$374	$14,119
Grissom Middle School	Public	6-8	35701 Ryan Rd	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 698-4310	703	37	18.9	79.1%	439 (62.4%)	76 (10.8%)	15 (2.1%)	149 (21.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.0%)	47.1	442^nd of 896 public middle schools	50.7%		44.5	484^th of 890 public middle schools	45.6%	42	69.3		24.5		32.7	35.8	31.7	24.3	28.4	47.2	$16,486	$1,467	$15,019
Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	5835 Donaldson Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4700	599	35	17.3	10.2%	293 (48.9%)	46 (7.7%)	32 (5.3%)	204 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.5%)	93.9	44^th of 896 public middle schools	95.1%		92.6	52^nd of 890 public middle schools	94.2%	8	81.8		65.9		63.1	64.6	67.4	69.5	64.9	66.3	$18,036	$596	$17,440
Boulan Park Middle School	Public	6-8	3570 Northfield Pkwy	Troy	48084	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4900	839	46	18.3	7.3%	246 (29.3%)	32 (3.8%)	31 (3.7%)	493 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.3%)	97.7	12^th of 896 public middle schools	98.7%		96.8	18^th of 890 public middle schools	98.0%	6	91.2		78.6		68.5	69.9	81.4	76.3	72.7	77.2	$15,016	$463	$14,553
Page Middle School	Public	6-8	29615 Tawas St	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Lamphere Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 589-3428	538	31	17.1	51.9%	349 (64.9%)	79 (14.7%)	37 (6.9%)	29 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.0%)	55.8	351^st of 896 public middle schools	60.8%		53.8	367^th of 890 public middle schools	58.8%	16	71.7		30.5		31.5	34.6	23.8	35.8	46.5	51.9	$17,974	$1,045	$16,928
Derby Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1300 Derby Rd	Birmingham	48009	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 203-5003	631	41	15.5	8.6%	520 (82.4%)	25 (4.0%)	10 (1.6%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.7%)	96.5	22^nd of 896 public middle schools	97.5%		97.5	8^th of 890 public middle schools	99.1%	14	89.3		68.0		60.8	67.3	68.9	71.0	66.7	82.7	$22,336	$164	$22,172
Avondale Middle School	Public	6-8	1445 W Auburn Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 537-6300	639	43	14.6	48.0%	214 (33.5%)	256 (40.1%)	114 (17.8%)	50 (7.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34.9	567^th of 896 public middle schools	36.7%		34.3	570^th of 890 public middle schools	36.0%	3	58.8		19.2		27.2	31.1	19.6	20.3	31.8	39.2	$18,416	$1,418	$16,998

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Middle School

How many students attend Baker Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 629 students attended Baker Middle School.

Is Baker Middle School a good school?

Yes. Baker Middle School ranks in the top 7.8% of Michigan middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Baker Middle School?

Students at Baker Middle School are 40% White, 38% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Baker Middle School in?

Troy School District

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