Baker Middle School vs. Smith Middle School
Should I attend Baker Middle School or Smith Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Baker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 671 students in grades 6-8, Baker Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Smith Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
671 students
606 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#69 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
215
213
Grade 7 Students
210
178
Grade 8 Students
246
215
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
33%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
47%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%