Gussie M. Baker Elementary School

Baker has maintained high API scores and standards in education despite the tremendous influx of students over the last several years. Any "concerned" mom will be impressed by the teachers and staff treating each student with kindness & encouragement. Many teachers volunteer their own time after school to bring various opportunities to the school & its student (i.e. chorus, science fair, young authors faire, talent show to name a few). Even if your child doesn't fit into any of these typical niches, Baker teachers seek out what motivates & inspires their student to excel. I volunteer at the middle school and have noticed that Baker alums are prominent in the advanced classes, student council & extracurricular activities - they leave Baker confident & prepared.
--Submitted by a parent

It was surprised that Baker was good before by read the old reviews. And the API score was 903 in 2005. That was very high during that time. Why now it is still around the same level, but most other schools in santa clara county had great improvement in recent years? --a concern Mom
--Submitted by a parent

We love Baker school. It has caring teachers, involved parents, and smart kids. each year the entire school community gets motivated to do better.
--Submitted by a parent

Baker Elementary has an involved parent base and excellent teachers. It has a long history of providing quality education and is competitive with other local school districts who have substantially more resources to draw upon.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, great staff, great students, great parents, great neighborhood!
--Submitted by a parent

Baker has wonderful parent support, excellent staff, and is a community where everyone works together toward reaching the same goals.
--Submitted by a teacher

One of the many things I love about Baker is the community feel of the school. The neighborhood families are close as well as the staff members. It is very friendly!
--Submitted by a parent

The students, staff and parents are really amazing. We have been very happy at Baker.
--Submitted by a parent

It's all about the people...the dedicated teachers, hard-working administrators, and the passionate parents who keep our school running strong.
--Submitted by a teacher

it is a great school that is very community focused. great teachers and friendly parents.
--Submitted by a parent