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Baker Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 125 students in Baker Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Baker Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
125 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baker Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1525 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1413 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
18%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,360 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,904 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,360
$20,100
Spending / Student
$25,904
$18,512
Best Baker Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Baker Junior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72100 School House Ln.
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4567
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baker Valley Unified School District?
Baker Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Baker Valley Unified School District?
Baker Valley Unified School District is ranked #1525 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker Valley Unified School District?
82% of Baker Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baker Valley Unified School District?
Baker Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Baker Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,904 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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