Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jessie Baker ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessie Baker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jessie Baker's student population of 170 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jessie Baker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jessie Baker is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessie Baker's ranking?
Jessie Baker is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jessie Baker often compared to?
Jessie Bakeris often viewed alongside schools like Palmiter Special Education, Laurel Ruff Transition by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jessie Baker?
The graduation rate of Jessie Baker is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jessie Baker?
170 students attend Jessie Baker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jessie Baker students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessie Baker?
Jessie Baker has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jessie Baker offer ?
Jessie Baker offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jessie Baker part of?
Jessie Baker is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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