Serving 418 students in grades 5-6, Baker Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)63%
33%
Black
(15-16)3%
5%
White
(15-16)34%
54%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Baker Central School?
418 students attend Baker Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Baker Central School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Central School?
Baker Central School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Baker Central School offer ?
Baker Central School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Baker Central School part of?
Baker Central School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.
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