John T. Baker Middle School vs. Damascus High School
Should I attend John T. Baker Middle School or Damascus High 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
John T. Baker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Damascus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 832 students in grades 6-8, John T. Baker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,381 students in grades 9-12, Damascus High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
832 students
1,381 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#78 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
73%
Graduation Rate
n/a
94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
-
Grade 7 Students
263
-
Grade 8 Students
290
-
Grade 9 Students
-
364
Grade 10 Students
-
340
Grade 11 Students
-
353
Grade 12 Students
-
324
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
31%
28%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
42%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%