John T. Baker Middle School

25400 Oak Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
John T. Baker Middle School serves 797 students in grades 6-8.
John T. Baker Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • 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

School Overview

John T. Baker Middle School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

John T. Baker Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John T. Baker Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
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Black
13%
34%
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White
46%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
797 students attend John T. Baker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John T. Baker Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John T. Baker Middle School?
John T. Baker Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 14% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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