Summary:
The city of Baker, Montana is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Baker K-12 Schools district. While the district generally performs below the state average in proficiency rates for core subjects, a few schools stand out in the area.
Lincoln School, an elementary school, has a strong performance history, ranking in the top half of Montana elementary schools in recent years and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1. In contrast, Longfellow School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 133rd out of 329 Montana elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 239th out of 401 in 2024-2025, indicating a need for further investigation. Meanwhile, Baker High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Montana high schools, suggesting a stable level of academic performance.
The schools in the district also vary in their student-teacher ratios, with Baker 7-8 having a ratio of 8.3:1 compared to 16.1:1 at Baker High School. This disparity in resource allocation may be an area for further exploration to understand its potential impact on student outcomes. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Baker, Montana, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement within the district.
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