For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,109 students in City Of Baker School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in City Of Baker School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,109 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
City Of Baker School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
999 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
90%
42%
# White Students
18 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
2%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
62
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,233 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,984 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,233
$14,974
Spending / Student
$15,984
$14,320
Best City Of Baker School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Grades: K-8
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Baker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1259
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1259
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Baker Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Harding Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Of Baker School District?
City Of Baker School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,109 students.
What is the rank of City Of Baker School District?
City Of Baker School District is ranked #165 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in City Of Baker School District?
90% of City Of Baker School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Of Baker School District?
City Of Baker School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is City Of Baker School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,984 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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