Serving 69 students in grades 7-8, Baker 7-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baker 7-8's student population of 69 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
69 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Baker 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker 7-8 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
91%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker 7-8's ranking?
Baker 7-8 is ranked #507 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Baker 7-8?
69 students attend Baker 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Baker 7-8 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker 7-8?
Baker 7-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Baker 7-8 offer ?
Baker 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Baker 7-8 part of?
Baker 7-8 is part of Baker K-12 Schools School District.
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