Baker Junior High

Baker Junior High is a small middle school located in the remote rural area of Baker, California. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of just 31 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 with three full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 places it in the 19th percentile among California schools, indicating there is room for academic growth.

Test scores show that only 19% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and just 10% in Math. Despite these challenges, Baker Junior High focuses on providing a supportive learning environment where teachers can give individual attention to each student. The school’s setting in the rural town of Baker offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, where parents and teachers often work closely together to support students’ educational needs and personal development.

With an enrollment of 31 students, Baker Junior High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Baker Junior High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Baker Junior High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.