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Baker Middle School

8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Baker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Baker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Baker Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Baker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker Middle School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1845 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Baker Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Baker Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Baker Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Baker Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Baker Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Baker Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Baker Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Baker Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Baker Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Baker Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.81
This chart displays the diversity score of Baker Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker Middle School's ranking?
Baker Middle School is ranked #1845 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Baker Middle School often compared to?
Baker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Ford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Baker Middle School?
647 students attend Baker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Baker Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Middle School?
Baker Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Baker Middle School offer ?
Baker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baker Middle School part of?
Baker Middle School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Baker Middle School located?
Baker Middle School is located in the South End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in South End.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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