Serving 504 students in grades 6, James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus's student population of 504 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3969 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus's ranking?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is ranked #3969 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
504 students attend James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus offer ?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus part of?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is part of La Porte ISD School District.
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