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3.6avg / 10

City of Baker School District

School District · Baker, Louisiana

Students: 1,047
Teachers (FTE): 63

Avg Rating

3.6

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,047

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#72 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.7

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,684

+$594 vs Louisiana median

District size

1,047 students

Smaller than Louisiana median

The short answer

City of Baker School District ranks #72 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. City of Baker School District's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Baker High School (4.3/10), Park Ridge Academic Magnet School (4.3/10), and Baker Heights Elementary School (3.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in City of Baker School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Baker High School4.3 / 10
2Park Ridge Academic Magnet School4.3 / 10
3Baker Heights Elementary School3.1 / 10
4Baker Middle School2.7 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About City of Baker School District

City of Baker School District is a Baker, Louisiana school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,047 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $15,684 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 3.6/10, City of Baker School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Baker High School, which has a composite score of 4.3/10.

In standardized testing, City of Baker School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in City of Baker School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency31.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in City of Baker School District with test data.

Schools in City of Baker School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Louisiana
City
Baker
Total Enrollment
1,047
Teachers (FTE)
63
District spending per student
$15,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in City of Baker School District?

City of Baker School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for City of Baker School District?

The average composite rating for City of Baker School District is 3.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in City of Baker School District?

City of Baker School District's district-level spending was $15,684 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in City of Baker School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in City of Baker School District is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in City of Baker School District?

Baker High School is the highest-rated school in City of Baker School District with a composite score of 4.3/10.

What are the test scores in City of Baker School District?

Across schools in City of Baker School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does City of Baker School District compare to other districts in Louisiana?

City of Baker School District has an average school rating of 3.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
3.6/10
Math Proficiency
31.1%
ELA Proficiency
38.6%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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