Top Rankings
Baker SD 5j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,201 students in Baker SD 5j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Baker SD 5j School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
5,201 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baker SD 5j School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
78%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,391 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,815
$18,349
Spending / Student
$10,391
$19,399
Best Baker SD 5j School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 School St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Baker Early College
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Broadway St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Keating Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
South Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Gr: 4-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Gr: 1-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Baker High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: K | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
2090 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon International School
Charter School
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,201 students.
What is the rank of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District is ranked #51 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker SD 5j School District?
78% of Baker SD 5j School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Baker SD 5j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,391 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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