Baker Middle School in Kayenta, AZ

At a glance

Reported students

447

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arizona middle enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

436.5

Baker Middle School: 447 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 508
Teachers (FTE): 32
Student–teacher ratio: 15.9:1

What the reported data says about Baker Middle School

Baker Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Kayenta. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396). NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.

Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (95.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Baker Middle School

1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.1%
Students with disabilities: 14%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native95.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Debbie Braff Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

426 reported students

Monument Valley High School

High · Grades 09–12

618 reported students

K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

53 reported students

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Public schools near Baker Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
NATIVE - Monument Valley High School High · Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)	09–12	0	0.2 mi
NATIVE Central Campus High · Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)	10–12	2	0.2 mi
Monument Valley High School High · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)	09–12	618	0.2 mi
Debbie Braff Elementary School Elementary · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)	PK–04	426	0.2 mi
K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool Elementary · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)	PK–KG	53	0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Baker Middle School

What grades does Baker Middle School serve?

Baker Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396).

How many students attend Baker Middle School?

Baker Middle School reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 508 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Baker Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 447 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Baker Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Baker Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Baker Middle School in?

Baker Middle School is part of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), based in Kayenta, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Baker Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NATIVE - Monument Valley High School (0.2 mi), NATIVE Central Campus (0.2 mi), Monument Valley High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.