JAMES H BAKER SIXTH GRADE CAMPUS

516 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus is a specialized middle-level educational facility located in La Porte, Texas. As a dedicated sixth-grade campus, the school serves as a transitional bridge for students moving from elementary school to the secondary level. By concentrating exclusively on one grade level, the campus creates a unique environment tailored to the developmental needs of 11 and 12-year-olds, focusing on building academic independence, organizational skills, and social maturity before students move on to larger junior high settings.

The school is part of the La Porte Independent School District and functions with a curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in core subjects while offering opportunities for elective exploration. The staff at James H. Baker prioritizes a supportive culture, utilizing the "single-grade" model to ensure that every student receives focused attention during this pivotal year of their educational journey. The campus is community-oriented, reflecting the values of the La Porte area and maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and character development.

516

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES H BAKER SIXTH GRADE CAMPUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	285
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
285 (55.2 %)
White
181 (35.1 %)
Black
30 (5.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LA PORTE ISD
Phone:	(281)604-6872
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
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 6 516