WashingtonSchoolsBaker Middle School

Baker Middle School

PublicRegular
Tacoma, Washington · Tacoma School District
Students647enrolled
Hispanic27%of students
White1%of students
Black16%of students
Asian13%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students647
Grade Span6–8
Student:Teacher17.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Baker Middle School has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. Hispanic / Latino students make up the largest group at 26.9%.

647students
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino26.9%
Black / African American16.1%
Asian13.1%
American Indian / AN22.2%
Native Hawaiian / PI5.1%
Two or More16.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.