Below Average
#971 of 1,226 schools in OR
South Baker Intermediate School
Middle School · Baker Sd 5j · Baker City, OR
A Baker Sd 5j middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
1285 Third St, Baker City, OR 97814
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Baker Intermediate School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Baker Intermediate School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,736
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,676 | Compare → |
| Baker Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 2.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baker Sd 5j
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $8,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Baker Intermediate School is listed in Baker SD 5J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Baker Intermediate School
South Baker Intermediate School is a public middle school in Baker City, OR, part of Baker Sd 5j, serving approximately 304 students in grades 4th-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Baker Intermediate School
What grades does South Baker Intermediate School serve?
South Baker Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend South Baker Intermediate School?
South Baker Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Baker Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Baker Intermediate School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Baker Intermediate School rank in OR?
South Baker Intermediate School ranks #971 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is South Baker Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Baker Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 South Baker Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Baker Intermediate School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Baker Intermediate School a charter school?
No, South Baker Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Baker Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, South Baker Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Baker Intermediate School?
69.4% of students at South Baker Intermediate School 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Baker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (541) 524-2350
- Area population (ZIP 97814)
- 12,829
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97814; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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