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Baker K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 464 students in Baker K-12 Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
464 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baker K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,759 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,250
$15,507
Spending / Student
$20,759
$15,598
Best Baker K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2426
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2426
Gr: 3-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Baker High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Baker 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-3329
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
10 W Center Avenue
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2022
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2022
Gr: PK-2 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baker K-12 Schools?
Baker K-12 Schools manages 4 public schools serving 464 students.
What is the rank of Baker K-12 Schools?
Baker K-12 Schools is ranked #174 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker K-12 Schools?
94% of Baker K-12 Schools students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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?
Baker K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Baker K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,759 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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