Baker Middle School vs Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 100 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Middle School
Baker · Public middle · Grades 6–8
155 students
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Baker · Public elementary · Grades K–8
94 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Baker, Louisiana | Park Ridge Academic Magnet School Baker, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 218 | #373 of 697 |
| National rank | #13389 of 15,369 | #16119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 155 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Baker | Baker |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 22.1).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 25.8).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 94.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baker Middle School better than Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks higher (63.0 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baker Middle School and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Baker and Baker in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 155. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Baker Middle School is 217th of 218 and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is 373rd of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).