Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John A Baker ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John A Baker's student population of 594 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John A Baker ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Baker is 0.63, 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
#2182 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
58%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 John A Baker's ranking?
John A Baker is ranked #2182 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend John A Baker?
594 students attend John A Baker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John A Baker students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Baker?
John A Baker has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A Baker offer ?
John A Baker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John A Baker part of?
John A Baker is part of Prosper ISD School District.
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