Serving 557 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baker Prairie Middle School's student population of 557 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
58%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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?
557 students attend Baker Prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Baker Prairie Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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.
3 8/12/2018
I liked this school. Teachers are helpful and I had a great two years.
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