Serving 734 students in grades 5-6, Custer Baker Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer Baker Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Franklin, IN, covering approximately 106.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Baker Intermediate School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Custer Baker Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Baker Intermediate School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Baker Intermediate School's ranking?
Custer Baker Intermediate School is ranked #884 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Custer Baker Intermediate School often compared to?
Custer Baker Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Custer Baker Intermediate School?
734 students attend Custer Baker Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Custer Baker Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Baker Intermediate School?
Custer Baker Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Custer Baker Intermediate School offer ?
Custer Baker Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Baker Intermediate School part of?
Custer Baker Intermediate School is part of Franklin Community School Corp School District.
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