1015 S 3rd W
Baker, MT 59313
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 452 students in Baker K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Baker K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
831 Schools
# Students
452 Students
145,651 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
10,893 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Baker K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Baker K-12 Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baker K-12 Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baker K-12 Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Baker K-12 Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MT by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.11
0.39
# American Indian Students
9 Students
16,099 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,057 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
8,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,137 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
427 Students
113,566 Students
% White Students
94%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
6,174 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
332
# Students in K Grade:
29
11,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
10,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
10,850
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
10,868
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
11,101
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
11,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
11,547
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
11,945
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
11,686
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
11,984
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
11,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
10,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
9,839
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,162 is higher than the state median of $16,545. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2 MM
This chart display total revenue of Baker K-12 Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$2 MM
This chart display total spending of Baker K-12 Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,967
$17,118
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Baker K-12 Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,162
$16,545
This chart display average spending per public school student in Baker K-12 Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Baker K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2426
Grades: 3-6
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Baker 7-8 Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
10 W Center Avenue
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2022
Grades: PK-2
| 111 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 452 students.

What is the rank of Baker K-12 Schools School District?

Baker K-12 Schools School District is ranked #198 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Baker K-12 Schools School District?

94% of Baker K-12 Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 11:1, 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 $22,162 is higher than the state median of $16,545. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 10% in MT)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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