Baker Prairie Middle School

www.baker.canby.k12.or.us

532 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Baker Prairie Middle School, located in Canby, Oregon, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Canby School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social responsibility, and personal development. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary scaffolding to help them navigate the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, ensuring they are prepared for the rigor of their future academic pursuits.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Baker Prairie places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs aimed at helping students discover their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and clear communication with families, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

532

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baker Prairie Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	188
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
309 (58.2%)
Hispanic
188 (35.4%)
Two or More
20 (3.8%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Canby SD 86
Phone:	(503)263-7170
Website:	http://www.baker.canby.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 248

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Baker Prairie Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	284
Grade 8	248

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Baker Prairie Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	45.3%
Male	290	54.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th