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Baker Middle School

Q: Is Baker Middle School a good school?

Baker Middle School ranks 221 st of 368 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

221^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 368 Oregon Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Oregon middle schools

Summary

Baker Middle School is a public middle school located in Baker City, Oregon, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 238 students. The school is part of the Baker School District 5J, which is ranked 24 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 79th out of 367 Oregon middle schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 221st out of 368 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating), indicating inconsistent performance with a notable decline in recent years. The school has shown strong performance for Hispanic and special education students, but more average performance for female, male, and white students. However, the school faces a significant challenge with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.9% to 61.8% in recent years, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.

Interestingly, the nearby South Baker Intermediate School, which serves grades 4-6, has similar demographic and performance characteristics to Baker Middle School, but its academic performance is generally stronger. Despite Baker Middle School's relatively high per-student spending and improved student-teacher ratio, its academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have declined in recent years, suggesting that factors beyond funding and staffing may need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

226

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,687

Per pupil spending ?

84.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814-1599

(541) 524-2500

District: Baker School District 5J

Students who attend Baker Middle School usually attend:

High:

Baker High School

Feeder schools for Baker Middle School:

Elementary:	Brooklyn Primary School
	Haines Elementary School
	Keating Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 52nd percentile in 2014 → 40th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oregon average (29% vs 35% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2014

!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Oregon average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg35%

Oregon avg35%

221^st of 368

Oregon public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 140Baker School District 5J among Oregon 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	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	36.6	221 of 368	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	184 of 371	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.8	139 of 380	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.5	79 of 367	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	44.2	207 of 379	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.3	257 of 384	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.4	238 of 382	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.1	220 of 383	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.3	207 of 381	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.5	185 of 382	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.5	203 of 377	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.9	192 of 395	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.7	48 of 357	86.6%	★★★★☆
2010	83.5	32 of 343	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	52.9	158 of 323	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	41.7	202 of 315	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.4	193 of 295	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.8	121 of 285	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.5	95 of 271	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.4	69 of 270	74.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	37.7	193 of 316	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.7	143 of 313	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	118 of 323	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.9	88 of 310	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	42.7	168 of 277	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.1	237 of 342	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2019	65.9	41 of 191	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	56.6	72 of 210	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	46.0	126 of 240	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.1	128 of 244	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	78.0	34 of 312	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	77 of 364	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	59.1	84 of 282	70.2%	★★★★☆
2018	35.1	235 of 325	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	204 of 330	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.1	173 of 323	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.2	109 of 318	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.9	54 of 312	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	47.2	144 of 291	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.1	237 of 341	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	41 of 180	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	50.3	49 of 150	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.1	94 of 156	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.2	176 of 206	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	234 of 351	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	181 of 349	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.0	154 of 360	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	106 of 355	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	37.2	224 of 344	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.9	285 of 357	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2019)79th percentile+33 vs school

Special Education (2025)77th percentile+37 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)39th percentile~ school

Male (2025)38th percentile~ school

White (2025)33rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics30%~ state avg

English Language Arts28%-15 vs state

Science27%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)					OSAS Mathematics (2025)					OSAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker Middle School	Public	7-8	2320 Washington Ave	Baker City	97814	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 524-2500	226	15	15.2	84.1%	192 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	36.6	221^st of 368 public middle schools	39.9%		44.7	184^th of 371 public middle schools	50.4%	37				27.0	30.0				22.7	39.1		27.2	$22,687	$847	$21,841
South Baker Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1285 Third St	Baker City	97814	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 524-2350	268	17	15.4	81.7%	226 (84.3%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)								(n/a)	34.8	29.1	37.5			31.3	19.3	36.3			27.8		$15,923	$1,468	$14,455

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Middle School

How many students attend Baker Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 226 students attended Baker Middle School.

What district is Baker Middle School in?

Baker School District 5J

What is the racial makeup of Baker Middle School?

Students at Baker Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Baker Middle School a good school?

Baker Middle School ranks 221^st of 368 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Baker Middle School attend?

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

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