Barker Middle School serves 292 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Barker Middle School?
292 students attend Barker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Barker Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barker Middle School?
Barker Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barker Middle School offer ?
Barker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Barker Middle School part of?
Barker Middle School is part of Barker Central School District.
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