Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Baldwin Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baldwin Junior High School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baldwin Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin Junior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baldwin Junior High School's ranking?
Baldwin Junior High School is ranked #893 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Baldwin Junior High School often compared to?
Baldwin Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry-lecompton Middle School, Ottawa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Junior High School?
324 students attend Baldwin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Baldwin Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baldwin Junior High School?
Baldwin Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baldwin Junior High School offer ?
Baldwin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baldwin Junior High School part of?
Baldwin Junior High School is part of Baldwin City School District.
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