Serving 832 students in grades 6-8, John T. Baker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John T. Baker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John T. Baker Middle School's student population of 832 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
832 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John T. Baker Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John T. Baker Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
12%
33%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John T. Baker Middle School's ranking?
John T. Baker Middle School is ranked #468 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John T. Baker Middle School often compared to?
John T. Baker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Damascus High School, Rocky Hill Middle School, John H. Poole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend John T. Baker Middle School?
832 students attend John T. Baker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John T. Baker Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John T. Baker Middle School?
John T. Baker Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John T. Baker Middle School offer ?
John T. Baker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John T. Baker Middle School part of?
John T. Baker Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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