South Baker Intermediate School

Baker SD 5J
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
275 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
South Baker Intermediate School, located at 1285 Third St in Baker City, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary education and middle school, focusing on the developmental needs of students in upper elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition into secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the Baker School District, reflecting the small-town values and tight-knit community atmosphere of Baker City. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, South Baker Intermediate aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages critical thinking and collaboration. Through its programs and faculty, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to explore their potential and build the necessary skills for long-term academic success.
275
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    235 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Baker SD 5J
Phone: (541)524-2350
Website: http://sbi.baker5j.org/
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
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 4 83
Grade 5 105
Grade 6 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baker Middle School
Baker SD 5J
241 Students
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th