Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John A Baker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for John A Baker School is located in the eastern part of McKinney, TX, covering approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John A Baker Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John A Baker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Baker Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A Baker Elementary School's ranking?
John A Baker Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John A Baker Elementary School?
623 students attend John A Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John A Baker Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John A Baker Elementary School?
John A Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A Baker Elementary School offer ?
John A Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John A Baker Elementary School part of?
John A Baker Elementary School is part of Prosper Independent School District.
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