Baker Central School (Closed 2021)

Serving 418 students in grades 5-6, Baker Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
(15-16)
26%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baker Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
30%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baker Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Baker Central School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
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Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
63%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Baker Central School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Baker Central School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
34%
54%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Baker Central School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Baker Central School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Baker Central School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baker Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baker Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Baker Central School?
418 students attend Baker Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Baker Central School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Central School?
Baker Central School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Baker Central School offer ?
Baker Central School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Baker Central School part of?
Baker Central School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.

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