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Baker County K12 School

Public | PK-12 | 349 students

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Posted February 28, 2008

this school is the best school very well studied curriculum and very nice teachers and I love mathmatical Tuesday!!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
58%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
53%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
27%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
28%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
38%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
34%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
56%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
41%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
58%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
35%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
4%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
43%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
21%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
36%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
8%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 76% 38%
White 16% 46%
Hispanic 7% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 3%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 18%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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260 GA Highway 37 SW
Newton, GA 39870
Phone: (229) 734-5274

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