Baker Prairie Middle School

1859 Se Township Rd
Canby, OR 97013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 562 students in grades 7-8, Baker Prairie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Baker Prairie Middle School's student population of 562 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
562 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Baker Prairie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker Prairie Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#623 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Baker Prairie Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Baker Prairie Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Baker Prairie Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
57%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Baker Prairie Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Baker Prairie Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baker Prairie Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baker Prairie Middle School's ranking?
Baker Prairie Middle School is ranked #623 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Baker Prairie Middle School often compared to?
Baker Prairie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canby High School, William Knight Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Baker Prairie Middle School?
562 students attend Baker Prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Baker Prairie Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Prairie Middle School?
Baker Prairie Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baker Prairie Middle School offer ?
Baker Prairie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Baker Prairie Middle School part of?
Baker Prairie Middle School is part of Canby SD 86 School District.

School Reviews

5   5/25/2021
The teachers at Baker Barrie are grossly under appreciated when the receiver ESL students from Trost because Canby elite prefer the separation but don''t consider the over-all lack of immersion that Baker Prarie must overcome.
- Posted by Parent - Carter
3   8/12/2018
I liked this school. Teachers are helpful and I had a great two years.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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