Baker Hill School, a Barbour County public school in Eufaula, Alabama, closed in 2005 after serving grades K through 8 with an enrollment of 189 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in its final years.
Math proficiency at Baker Hill declined significantly from 91% in 2012 to 30% in 2023, reaching approximately equal to the state average of 30% in that year but consistently below the state average in preceding years.
Reading proficiency decreased from a high of 85% in 2012 to 25% in 2022, remaining substantially lower than the state average of 47% during recent reporting years.
Science proficiency was 33% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, showing weaker outcomes compared to state performance.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (101 students) with 108 students eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic needs prior to the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
53%
31%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
50%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baker Hill School?
189 students attend Baker Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Baker Hill School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baker Hill School?
Baker Hill School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baker Hill School offer ?
Baker Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Baker Hill School part of?
Baker Hill School is part of Barbour County School District.
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