Baker Middle School

Summary:

Baker Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 588 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Baker Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia middle schools over the past decade, with a statewide ranking between 507 and 579 out of around 550-600 middle schools.

The school significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with only 8.5% to 9.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 1.6% to 4.7% proficient in math, far below the district's 15.6% to 26.8% range. Additionally, Baker Middle School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.53% to 96.6%, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Despite the high per-student spending, ranging from $9,961 to $10,761, the school's academic outcomes lag far behind nearby middle schools like Midland Middle School and Blackmon Road Middle School, which have much higher proficiency rates.

Interestingly, the nearby East Columbus Magnet Academy, which also serves a high-poverty student population, has slightly better academic performance than Baker Middle School, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in this context. Overall, addressing the underlying factors contributing to Baker Middle School's persistent underperformance, such as instructional quality, school climate, and family engagement, will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1215 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903

(706) 683-8721

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
579^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,049

Feeder schools for Baker Middle School:

Elementary:	Brewer Elementary School
	Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 547

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.5%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baker Middle School ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 12 ranked middle schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.5%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Middle School is 13.2, which is the 3^rd best among 12 middle schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Baker Middle School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Middle School is $10,049, which is the 6^th highest among 12 middle schools in the Muscogee County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Baker Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Baker Middle School 579^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Baker Middle School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baker Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	9.90	399^th	420	5.0%
2007	8.18	423^rd	445	4.9%
2008	11.88	435^th	462	5.8%
2009	15.93	432^nd	466	7.3%
2010	14.87	456^th	494	7.7%
2011	4.71	487^th	504	3.4%
2012	5.80	490^th	508	3.5%
2013	3.54	513^th	527	2.7%
2014	2.12	507^th	521	2.7%
2015	6.92	516^th	537	3.9%
2016	6.91	520^th	545	4.6%
2017	6.05	526^th	539	2.4%
2018	5.97	529^th	543	2.6%
2019	5.33	546^th	559	2.3%
2021	7.39	532^nd	542	1.8%
2022	6.82	559^th	567	1.4%
2023	6.48	566^th	577	1.9%
2024	5.80	579^th	588	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	40	552	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	613
2002	39	577	2	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2003	39	577	2	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2004	31	549	3	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	616
2005	19	429	1	37	0	n/a	n/a	7	493
2006	14	402	2	42	1	n/a	n/a	17	478
2007	13	383	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	12	450
2008	7	292	1	40	1	n/a	n/a	12	353
2009	9	247	0	39	2	n/a	n/a	9	306
2010	8	243	0	0	1	0	47	0	299
2011	7	230	0	35	0	0	1	0	273
2012	8	244	0	48	0	0	10	0	310
2013	8	349	0	57	0	0	14	0	428
2014	16	501	2	67	0	0	18	0	604
2015	11	465	1	69	0	0	13	0	559
2016	6	472	3	72	0	0	13	0	566
2017	5	430	0	77	2	0	9	0	523
2018	9	413	0	66	1	1	13	0	503
2019	12	466	1	71	0	1	13	0	564
2020	9	455	2	82	0	1	10	0	559
2021	11	439	2	104	1	1	19	0	577
2022	7	406	0	111	0	0	24	0	548
2023	8	448	1	105	1	1	24	0	588
2024	10	424	3	83	2	2	23	0	547

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	613	43.4	14.1	93
2002	646	47.6	13.6	82.8
2003	646	47.6	13.6	82.8
2004	616	37.8	16.3	83
2005	493	38.0	13.0	84.8
2006	478	33.0	14.5	90.2
2007	450	28.0	16.1	98.2
2008	353	30.0	11.8	97.9
2009	306	29.0	10.6	99.3
2010	299	28.5	10.4	97
2011	273	24.0	11.3	90.8
2012	310	26.3	11.7	98.4
2013	428	32.5	13.1	97.2
2014	604	37.3	16.1	99.5
2015	559	38.0	14.7	100
2016	566	38.0	14.8	99.5
2017	523	38.3	13.6	100
2018	503	36.2	13.8	94.4
2019	564	38.3	14.7	94.5
2020	559	32.8	17.0	91.8
2021	577	33.8	17.0	96.5
2022	548	34.0	16.1	n/a
2023	588	36.1	16.2	96.6
2024	547	41.2	13.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	613	43.4	14.1	93
2002	646	47.6	13.6	82.8
2003	646	47.6	13.6	82.8
2004	616	37.8	16.3	83
2005	493	38.0	13.0	84.8
2006	478	33.0	14.5	90.2
2007	450	28.0	16.1	98.2
2008	353	30.0	11.8	97.9
2009	306	29.0	10.6	99.3
2010	299	28.5	10.4	97
2011	273	24.0	11.3	90.8
2012	310	26.3	11.7	98.4
2013	428	32.5	13.1	97.2
2014	604	37.3	16.1	99.5
2015	559	38.0	14.7	100
2016	566	38.0	14.8	99.5
2017	523	38.3	13.6	100
2018	503	36.2	13.8	94.4
2019	564	38.3	14.7	94.5
2020	559	32.8	17.0	91.8
2021	577	33.8	17.0	96.5
2022	548	34.0	16.1	n/a
2023	588	36.1	16.2	96.6
2024	547	41.2	13.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$820 (8.2%)	$9,141 (91.8%)	$9,961
2018	$992 (9.2%)	$9,769 (90.8%)	$10,761
2019	$893 (8.9%)	$9,156 (91.1%)	$10,049

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 546^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 566^th of 577 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)	9.4	7.2	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.8	27.3	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)	4.3	0	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	27.1	14.9	12.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)	9.8	5.1	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	31.4	27	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)	2.5	3.2	0.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	30.5	20.4	10.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Middle School)	15.5	9.6	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	41.9	31	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baker Middle School)	4.8	2.5	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29	22.5	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Baker Middle School)	3.4	1.7	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	22	17.4	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Baker Middle School)	3.2	6.1	2.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Muscogee County)	32.7	24.8	7.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	564	588	4.3%
African American	466	448	3.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	71	105	47.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	12	8	33.3%
Two or More Races	13	24	84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.5%	96.6%	2.1%

Schools Near Baker Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker Middle School	Public	6-8	1215 Benning Dr	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8721	547	41	13.2	100.0%	10 (1.8%)	424 (77.5%)	83 (15.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.2%)	5.8	579^th of 588 public middle schools	1.5%		6.5	566^th of 577 public middle schools	1.9%	13		8.5	8.1	9.6	4.7	1.6	1.8	0.0	4.8	$10,049	$893	$9,156
Eddy Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 S Lumpkin Rd	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8782	437	28	15.8	100.0%	11 (2.5%)	317 (72.5%)	75 (17.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.4%)	7.1	573^rd of 588 public middle schools	2.6%		8.6	558^th of 577 public middle schools	3.3%	15		8.7	6.1	14.9	5.3	3.8	5.6	3.8	5.7	$10,051	$1,034	$9,017
Rothschild Leadership Academy School	Public	6-8	1136 Hunt Ave	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3709	540	29	18.3	100.0%	10 (1.9%)	477 (88.3%)	29 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	7.5	571^st of 588 public middle schools	2.9%		7.3	564^th of 577 public middle schools	2.3%	7	10.5	11.5	8.4	15.9	1.1	3.1	6.0	5.3	9.3	$10,134	$851	$9,283
East Columbus Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 565-3026	413	27	15.0	98.3%	7 (1.7%)	365 (88.4%)	20 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	15.4	513^th of 588 public middle schools	12.8%		13	531^st of 577 public middle schools	8.0%	18	18.2	23.1	21.2	23.9	6.2	13.1	10.6	5.9	18.4	$10,203	$794	$9,409
Richards Middle School	Public	6-8	2892 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3697	809	48	17.0	80.3%	192 (23.7%)	409 (50.6%)	88 (10.9%)	65 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.6%)	71.8	140^th of 588 public middle schools	76.2%		71.6	138^th of 577 public middle schools	76.1%	2	100.0	52.8	55.0	52.2	34.0	46.6	49.4	41.1	39.7	$8,870	$514	$8,355
Fort Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Woodruff Farm Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3740	484	28	17.1	99.6%	26 (5.4%)	400 (82.6%)	33 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	13.2	531^st of 588 public middle schools	9.7%		11.4	543^rd of 577 public middle schools	5.9%	12	31.3	18.1	19.3	23.9	2.8	6.8	19.4	7.8	11.5	$8,663	$719	$7,944
Arnold Middle School	Public	6-8	2011 51st St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2436	625	37	16.8	85.6%	105 (16.8%)	287 (45.9%)	186 (29.8%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.9%)	13.2	532^nd of 588 public middle schools	9.5%		14.4	518^th of 577 public middle schools	10.2%	14		19.1	20.4	21.9	8.6	8.5	4.5	7.1	15.4	$9,246	$510	$8,736
Blackmon Road Middle School	Public	6-8	7251 Blackmon Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-2998	534	45	11.9	63.3%	159 (29.8%)	225 (42.1%)	67 (12.5%)	44 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.9%)	61.6	193^rd of 588 public middle schools	67.2%		61.2	197^th of 577 public middle schools	65.9%	4	96.8	38.4	34.5	57.4	33.3	25.1	53.0	37.6	48.6	$9,476	$336	$9,140
Double Churches Middle School	Public	6-8	7611 Whitesville Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2678	442	34	13.1	88.2%	100 (22.6%)	268 (60.6%)	31 (7.0%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	22.4	459^th of 588 public middle schools	21.9%		20.4	461^st of 577 public middle schools	20.1%	2	42.9	22.6	20.0	36.8	7.9	9.5	29.4	9.3	25.7	$10,154	$793	$9,361
Midland Middle School	Public	6-8	6990 Warm Springs Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3673	459	35	13.3	75.4%	81 (17.6%)	286 (62.3%)	37 (8.1%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	27.5	424^th of 588 public middle schools	27.9%		26	430^th of 577 public middle schools	25.5%	6	86.4	20.9	25.9	29.4	16.9	17.7	31.9	14.5	30.2	$11,048	$952	$10,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Middle School

What district is Baker Middle School in?

Muscogee County

What is the racial makeup of Baker Middle School?

Students at Baker Middle School are 78% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Baker Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 547 students attended Baker Middle School.

Is Baker Middle School a good school?

Baker Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Georgia middle schools.

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