Baker SD 5j School District

2090 Fourth St
Baker City, OR 97814-3391
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Baker SD 5j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,527 students in Baker SD 5j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Baker SD 5j School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
4,527 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Baker SD 5j School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 152 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#5 out of 158 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Baker SD 5j  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-59%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baker SD 5j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baker SD 5j  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Baker SD 5j  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.58
# American Indian Students
48 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
462 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
25%
# Black Students
37 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,660 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
81%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
224
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
284
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
306
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
409
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
416
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
507
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
440
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,425 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,938 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Baker SD 5j  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$54 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Baker SD 5j  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,425
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Baker SD 5j  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,938
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Baker SD 5j  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Baker SD 5j School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 School St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Grades: K-6
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Early College
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2725 7th St
Portland, OR 97294
(541) 524-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Baker High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Keating Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Rank: #66.
South Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Grades: 4-6
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
Baker Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Grades: K-12
| 2,586 students
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Grades: 1-3
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: K
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker Virtual Academy
2090 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Grades: K-6
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon International School
Charter School
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,527 students.
What is the rank of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District is ranked #4 out of 152 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker SD 5j School District?
81% of Baker SD 5j School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Baker SD 5j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,938 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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