Serving 739 students in grades 5-6, Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School's student population of 739 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
6%
11%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School's ranking?
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School is ranked #473 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School?
739 students attend Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School?
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School offer ?
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School part of?
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School is part of Clark County School District.
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