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Baker Middle School

Tacoma, Washington · Grades 6 to 8 · Tacoma School District

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About Baker Middle School

Baker Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Tacoma, Washington. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 687 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Tacoma. With about 34.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 20 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 90 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Pierce County. Tacoma School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	8001 So J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone	(253) 571-5000
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	687
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.4
Students per teacher	20
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530870001454). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Baker Middle School serve?

Baker Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Baker Middle School?

Baker Middle School reported 687 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 20 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 687 students and 34.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Baker Middle School a public or charter school?

Baker Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Baker Middle School in?

Baker Middle School is part of Tacoma School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/tacoma-school-district/

Where is Baker Middle School located?

Baker Middle School is at 8001 So J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408. The phone number is (253) 571-5000.

How many other schools are near Baker Middle School?

There are 90 other schools within 5 miles of Baker Middle School in our directory.