John T. Baker Middle School vs. Damascus High School
Should you attend John T. Baker Middle School or Damascus High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John T. Baker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Damascus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, John T. Baker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12, Damascus High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
841 students
1,390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#184 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
61%
Graduation Rate
n/a
91%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
272
-
Grade 7 Students
273
-
Grade 8 Students
296
-
Grade 9 Students
-
399
Grade 10 Students
-
349
Grade 11 Students
-
344
Grade 12 Students
-
298
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
38%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%