Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John A Baker ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A Baker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John A Baker's student population of 656 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
John A Baker ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Baker is 0.71, 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
#1889 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A Baker's ranking?
John A Baker is ranked #1889 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
656 students attend John A Baker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John A Baker students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Baker?
John A Baker has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A Baker offer ?
John A Baker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John A Baker part of?
John A Baker is part of Prosper Independent School District.
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