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Baker Middle School

1215 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA, 31903

Ranked 185 of 194 in Georgia

Top schools in Columbus
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Baker Middle School

1215 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA, 31903

About Baker Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 9%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 9% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
547
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.83%
Asian 0.55%
Hispanic 15.17%
Black 77.51%
Two+ Races 4.2%
Native Am. 0.37%
White
1.83%
Asian
0.55%
Hispanic
15.17%
Black
77.51%
Two+ Races
4.2%
Native Am.
0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 547
47.53%
260 Female
52.47%
287 Male

Student Population

547 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

273 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Baker Middle School Contact Information

Address

1215 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA, 31903

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Phone

(706) 683-8721

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TOP 185 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Baker Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Baker Middle School is buzzing with excitement! The Lady Lions basketball team recently beat Eddy and East Columbus, which showed off their Big Baker Energy. Also, Coach Burch and Mrs. T. Morris both got their Ed.S. degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Georgia, which was a big goal for them. The school is also getting ready for a good time with events like Decade Day and Tacky Day.

FAQ

Q1. What does Baker Middle School do to make students curious about schoolwork?

Ans. Students are encouraged to think critically and learn more about topics through project-based learning, inquiry-driven lessons, and interactive activities.

Q2. What programs help people be creative?

Ans. Students can improve their ability to express themselves and be creative by taking part in music, visual arts, theater, and writing programs.

Q3. What helps with social-emotional growth?

Ans. Students can learn how to deal with their feelings and build resilience through counseling, peer mentoring, and wellness programs.

Q4. Do students have chances to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and team activities are all good ways to build confidence and responsibility.

Q5. How does Baker get in touch with the community?

Ans. Volunteer programs, family events, and working with local groups all help people get involved in their communities and make real connections.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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