Serving 249 students in grades 1-3, Brooklyn Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Primary School serves the entire district of Baker City, OR, with an attendance zone that spans approximately 1,052.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 33 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Primary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooklyn Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Primary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Primary School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Primary School?
249 students attend Brooklyn Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brooklyn Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Primary School?
Brooklyn Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Primary School offer ?
Brooklyn Primary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Primary School part of?
Brooklyn Primary School is part of Baker SD 5j School District.
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