J.R. Baker Elementary School

J.R. Baker Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
1301 Hampshire Pike,  Columbia, TN
Maury County School District
4.2
323 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Della Matlock
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.9%
State Average
32.2%
Science
29.8%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
51.4%
Black
22.3%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 14 Reviews
5.0 other
9/10/2013
J.R. Baker is the best in Columbia. my brother went there both my sons and now my granddaughter. thanks Baker Elementary
5.0 other
8/22/2013
J.R. Baker is safe clean and the staff work for the betterment of the children's over all education.
5.0 parent
4/30/2013
I have two children who attend J.R. Baker. One of my children attends Pre-K and the other Kindergarden. I have regular communication with the teachers as well as the vice principal. I attend the school parties when I choose, and I enjoy eating lunch with my children at the school. The school allows...
5.0 parent
1/12/2012
I have two children that have attened Baker ever since Pre- K and this is my oldest childs last year there. I am very satisfied with all the teachers and staff. If one of them ever had a problem their teacher worked extra hard to bring them up where they needed to be. I wish the rest of the schools...

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J.R. Baker Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Columbia, TN, in the Columbia neighborhood, and is served by the Maury County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 323 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. J.R. Baker Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $415,598. Discover additional schools in the area, like Columbia Central High School, Horace O. Porter Alternative School, The Kings Daughters School-Cfa Campus, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.R. Baker Elementary School.

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