Baker Middle School

Baker SD 5J
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
241 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Baker Middle School, located at 2320 Washington Ave in Baker City, Oregon, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Baker School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering specifically to the unique needs of students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their interests in both core subjects and extracurricular activities.

The school is committed to supporting its student body through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Baker City community. With a focus on promoting personal growth, responsibility, and academic achievement, Baker Middle School utilizes its resources to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, the official website provides a central resource for ongoing communication and updates.
241
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (88.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Baker SD 5J
Phone: (541)524-2500
Website: http://bms.baker5j.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 120
Grade 8 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South Baker Intermediate School
Baker SD 5J
275 Students
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th