Overview

John T. Baker Middle School, a public school located in Damascus, MD, serves grade(s) 6-8 in Montgomery County Public Schools. It has received a ӣƵ Summary Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

School Rating

Schools are rated on standardized tests, frequently considering score progress and performance gaps between student groups.
6/10
ӣƵ Summary Rating
John T. Baker Middle School is performing at the 55th percentile compared to other schools in Maryland.

Rating Factors

See how John T. Baker Middle School performed compared to other schools in Maryland across multiple indicators of student performance.
ACADEMICS

Student Progress

8/10

Students at this school are making more academic progress given where they were last year, compared to similar students in the state.

Strong progress with high test scores means students have strong academic skills and the school is a doing a better job at supporting academic growth than most other schools.


ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

7/10
Test scores at this school are above the state average. Because test scores in some states are so low, some students at this school may still not be performing at grade level
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Even high-performing schools can have disparities between student groups. To understand how well this school serves all its students, review the information below in the Equity section. Understand what on-track learning looks like for your child and how you can help at home.

ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

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EQUITY

Equity Overview

3/10
Underserved students at this school may be falling behind other students in the state, and this school may have significant achievement gaps.
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EQUITY

Race/Ethnicity

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EQUITY

Low-Income Students

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EQUITY

Students With Disabilities


STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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STUDENT LIFE

About the School


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Neighborhood

25400 Oak Drive Damascus, MD 20872
School leader: Ms Louise Worthington
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