Very Good
#2503 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Baird Middle
Middle School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5500 North Maroa Ave., Fresno, CA 93704
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baird Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baird Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,659
Median home value
$366,000
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Tenaya MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Ahwahnee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Tioga MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 711 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #23 of 98
- District spending per student
- $20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baird Middle is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baird Middle
Baird Middle is a public middle school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 603 students in grades 5th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,503 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baird Middle
What grades does Baird Middle serve?
Baird Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Baird Middle?
Baird Middle has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baird Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Baird Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baird Middle rank in CA?
Baird Middle ranks #2,503 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Baird Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Baird Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baird Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baird Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Baird Middle a charter school?
No, Baird Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baird Middle a Title I school?
No, Baird Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baird Middle?
48.3% of students at Baird Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (559) 451-4310
- Area population (ZIP 93704)
- 29,172
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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