For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 992 students in Baker, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baker, LA are Advantage Charter Academy, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and Baker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Baker have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Baker, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Baker, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6009 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
2550 South Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Baker, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baker, LA include Advantage Charter Academy, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and Baker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Baker?
3 public middle schools are located in Baker.
What is the racial composition of students in Baker?
Baker public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Baker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Baker include: Baker Middle School vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School vs. Advantage Charter Academy, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School vs. Baker Middle School
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