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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,829 students in Baker SD 5j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Baker SD 5j School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,829 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baker SD 5j School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,192 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,648
$18,279
Spending / Student
$11,192
$19,325
Best Baker SD 5j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 School St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Grades: K-12
| 2,676 students
Rank: #33.
Baker Early College
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 7th St
Portland, OR 97294
(541) 524-2300
Portland, OR 97294
(541) 524-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #66.
Keating Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Grades: 1-3
| 260 students
Rank: #88.
South Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Grades: 4-6
| 304 students
Rank: #99.
Baker High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: K
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
2090 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon International School
Charter School
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,829 students.
What is the rank of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District is ranked #36 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker SD 5j School District?
79% of Baker SD 5j School District students are White, 12% 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 $11,192 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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