C
Below Average
55/100

Baker Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 5905 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Louisiana
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 77th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
161
Students
enrolled
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%77/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−35 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−36 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black32%27%reading -27 pts, math -22 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -27 pts, math -28 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5905 Groom Rd
City Baker
ZIP Code 70714
District 2200040
NCES School ID 220004000343
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70714

Understanding the community around Baker Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,103
Per Capita Income $27,146
Poverty Rate 18.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
High School or Higher 89.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $151,000
Median Rent $1,032
Owner-Occupied 77.5%
Renter-Occupied 22.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Baker Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.4%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
White 3.1%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 161
Teachers (FTE) 7.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has 161 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
What grades does Baker Middle School serve?
Baker Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Baker Middle School receive per student?
Baker Middle School receives $19,817 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Baker Middle School in 70714 ▼
Avg Home Value
$184,694
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,126
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
22.5%

Other Schools in 70714

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026