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Baker K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 480 students in Baker K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Baker K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
831 Schools
# Students
480 Students
149,239 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
11,109 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Baker K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.38
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
447 Students
115,862 Students
% White Students
93%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
419
# Students in K Grade:
43
12,858
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
11,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
11,221
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
11,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
11,197
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
11,399
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
11,219
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,735
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
12,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,311. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,067 is higher than the state median of $15,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,742
$15,311
Spending / Student
$20,067
$15,400
Best Baker K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2426
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2426
Grades: 3-6
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Baker High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Baker 7-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 W Center Avenue
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2022
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2022
Grades: PK-2
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baker K-12 Schools School District?
Baker K-12 Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of Baker K-12 Schools School District?
Baker K-12 Schools School District is ranked #169 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker K-12 Schools School District?
93% of Baker K-12 Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baker K-12 Schools School District?
Baker K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Baker K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,067 is higher than the state median of $15,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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