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Baird Middle School

Fresno, CA 93704

Phone: (559) 451-4310
Fax: (559) 432-4075
District: Fresno Unified School District

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public • Grades 5,6,7,8 • 571 students

Baird Middle School, a public school located in Fresno, CA, serves grades 5-8 in the Fresno Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Baird Middle School is a public school located in Fresno, CA. 571 students attend Baird Middle School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education.
Student Growth	9/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education.

Posted: June 20, 2026

As a recent Baird graduate, its safe to say that my 4 years at Baird were the best in my whole life. I felt welcomed every day, not by a school, but by a family. Every grade prepared you for the next. Theres so many opportunities to express yourself at baird, whether youre academic, athletic, or both. The teachers truly care about the students and you build meaningful relationships with the staff and students. Leaving it all behind was truly hard. But Baird truly does prepare you for high school. The homework isnt crazy, you can expect 30 minutes - 1 hour daily and maybe on crammed days around 2 hours. But thats rare, some nights theres no homework at all, lots of the work is given a chance to be finished in class. Most classes take an interactive approach at learning with the teachers making sure students understand the concepts. Shoutout to all the teachers. 8th grade teachers are amazing, they prepare you for high school, are extremely friendly, and you can count on them for anything. Shoutout to Ms. Smitch, she covered MANY times for teachers who werent there. She was truly a real teacher. Also the teachers in this school have your back throughout your entire life, seriously, Mr. Wilkins told us to call him if we need help changing our tire. But in total, this school was great. Would recommend it over any other school.

Posted: May 6, 2026

My sons first year at Baird Middle School as a 5th grader has been an amazing experience. The entire staff has been wonderful, always showing support and encouraging students to do their best. Im very happy to have my son attend such a great school.

Posted: May 6, 2026

Posted: May 4, 2026

Love Baird, all the current staff admin and teachers

Posted: May 4, 2026

Baird Middle School is diverse and collaborative with a close-knit community feel, heavily involved parents, and a focus on "safe, welcoming, and engaging" experiences. As a magnet school, Baird focuses on technology, world languages, and agribusiness. The curriculum is rigorous and project-driven, with special emphasis on AVID strategies to prepare students for college. The school sets high standards for students (2.0gpa or higher required, uniform dress, anti-bullying). The 5th grade teachers are wonderful and help students acclimate to the middle school environment. 5th and 6th are kept separate from 7th and 8th. My child came from a standard k-6 elementary school to Baird for 5th and it was definitely an adjustment. Curriculum was more challenging (even though my child was always an A student), as was the social environment but we adjusted and is thriving there. I feel the students who attend Baird receive a better education and experiences. Only complaint is Block 8 -- would much rather have that be optional as it makes the school day very long even though Block 8 classes are meant to be engaging and fun.

Posted: May 4, 2026

Both of my children currently attend this school, and we have had an overall great experience here.

Posted: May 4, 2026

Incredible staff and learning environment. Provides unique experiences and opportunities for students to get excited about. The staff is very dedicated to supporting students and parents. Every teacher is wonderful! Shout out to Mr. Mertens who goes above and beyond!!!

Posted: May 4, 2026

Posted: June 3, 2024

Baird has no academic requirements to be accepted, but must maintain a 2.0 to stay, for most 5th graders going from 1 class to 8 is an adjustment. Baird does not allow 1 year to adjust, if your child falls below a 2.0 in any two quarters they are dropped. When trying to dispute my child's transfer being revolked the VP informed me that Baird does not provide basic resources in Math or English that other schools can provide. So it was in my child's best interest to return to their home school. Most parents know that 4th grade is the cut off for students to be held back. So no matter what FUSD school your child is in and no matter what school they attend FUSD will pass them on to the next grade regardless of the students grades. So basically Baird has no resources and aren't willing to be the school to pass your child on to the next grade without a 2.0. They don't care how this affects the students that have adjusted well to the structure, made new friends, made the sports teams, has good attendance, doesn't have any behavior issues.. if your student struggles a little in English or Math, Baird can't help them. This decision has devastated my child and Baird does not care, they only care about maintaining students that have 2.0 or above.

Posted: June 3, 2024

Posted: February 10, 2024

This school made my daughter become paralyzed in the legs because of bad supervision on field trips. They offered to put her in the special education class and we tried it but she complained about it and we left the school.

Posted: February 10, 2024

Posted: September 23, 2022

I went to Baird for 4 years, I would never ever send my child to this school after what I experienced. From the beginning of 5th grade all the way to 8th grade, They say they have a zero bullying policy. But in my experience, they did not enforce these rules hard enough. At this school I experienced racism, homophobia, and much more discrimination by the students. Staff stopped believing me and told my parents it was me overthinking the bullying. The teachers were amazing and love their students. Though a select few are not supportive and rude. Many things were swept under the rug. While the academics and teachers are amazing, your child will form meaningful friendships, it' wasn't a good experience for me at this school. Baird please do a better job at supporting your students. But no I do not recommend your child goes to this school unless they have reformed their rules.

Posted: September 23, 2022

Posted: April 18, 2022

this school sucked I am 36 years old andlet me tell you when I went there it had the worst teachers the worst lunch they had no help. And now my daughters going there I tried to tell the school no but they didn't let me so I said fine.

Posted: April 18, 2022

Posted: October 23, 2019

The teachers I had were usually strict, but otherwise very nice. A lot of the times teachers taught me everything I felt was crucial for in real life.

Posted: October 23, 2019

I was teased by some kids during my time in Baird & one teacher, but not the same thing as actual bullying.

Posted: October 23, 2019

In my honest opinion, I'd rate this school 3/5. I liked it to a certain extent. It had its pros and cons, like any other school would have. There were some nice teachers & fellow peers who have helped shaped me as a person, but the way the school deals with their homework situation stressed me out too much that I had to move schools for a better pace. Sorry, Baird.
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Posted: October 23, 2019

At the time I attended Baird Middle School, there was what I considered "too much homework" for me. It led to more stress and not enough time to balance my own life. More homework does not always = better grades and better performances on material such as quizzes, tests, etc.

Posted: August 14, 2019

Too much, not a solution to test scores.

Posted: August 14, 2019

Only due to parental involvement. Losing Ms. Diaz was a final straw.

Posted: August 14, 2019

Stupid rules, harsh punishments. Go make others miserable.

Posted: August 14, 2019

Mediocre, and now going downhill. Welcome to Fresno unified.

Posted: June 22, 2018

Excellent! There is always a waiting list to get into this magnet school because it is so wonderful!

Posted: June 22, 2018

Most teachers plan together so that kids dont have too much homework at once.

Posted: June 22, 2018

My childs reading ability rose to a high school level Evel than thanks to Bairds focus on literacy.

Posted: June 22, 2018

Students learn and practice The Baird Way.

Posted: June 22, 2018

They have built and maintained a stellar program over the years.

Posted: June 22, 2018

Posted: September 4, 2017

I get so much home work it keeps me from family time and other times

Posted: September 4, 2017

For me it's hard to make any friends or.do anything on my own there

Posted: September 4, 2017

It's not fun and I struggle I fell like having a heart attack

Posted: March 3, 2016

The administaration team is lazy, you don't learn anything here, and when you get in trouble once being a good student they all turn against you. Would NOT recommend this school.

Posted: October 6, 2014

My Daughter has been going here since 5th Grade. It has pushed her with her home work very proud she has pulled off Honor roll all of the four years. Teachers are tough but push in a very strong and loving way. My youngest did not make it in in 5th grade. We reapplied in sixth grade shes in, Yea. Its a little tougher for her but she is being pushed with home work and im loving the results. I can say with having my son at Tenya it was the correct fit for him with his friends. But I wouldnt change back to Tenya after experiencing Baird. Its not for everyone give it a chance you wont regret it. Bob

Posted: June 16, 2014

Best school in my opinion. My daughter did amazing! off to Bullard in the fall. All the teachers are great and the classes are wonderful

Posted: May 14, 2014

This was the worst school I've gone to! The teachers are bullies, they have 4 classes a day that are two hours long with a 30 minute fun class and a 15 minute lunch break. I wouldn't recommend any child going to school here because if your bullied they just say "noo not baird kids" and walk away because they think baird is the perfect school!

Posted: April 4, 2014

my school is probably the best school you could go to if you want to be a lawyer or a jude. We could do better at p.e.

Posted: October 23, 2013

This school is one of Fresno's best kept secrets. Outstanding students and parent involvement. Standards are very high in regards to academics and behavior expectations. None of the nonsense, fights etc. that you hear about at other middle schools. Students take Gate classes and Pre-AP setting them up for Honors and AP classes in High School. Tremendous staff that is actually invested in EVERY student.

Posted: August 4, 2013

I went to Baird Middle for 4 years. The teachers are absolutely fine. They will kid around with you and such. When it comes to getting in trouble once everyone would go against you. The higher staff is extremely fake. The smart people can tell that they don't care what you do they just act everything out. Its just a job, nothing more. No one is simply smiling all the time. When you do something bad they will roll your eyes when you walk by. I am highly ashamed to have been part of this school. Teacher were great, obviously that doesn't matter. Too snobby and they think they are better. The kids there are unkind and they say they are all a family. Nobody has told me such a lie in my life.

Posted: June 13, 2013

If your a caring parent DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!! The staff are EXTREMELY rude, patronizing and uncaring. This school should have an investigation on majority of the staff but mostly all the office staff. I have been argued with hung up on numerous occasions. Allbecause they "are right" you as a parent are wrong. Even holding medical forms and medication!!! They held my sons on more than one occasion. They also argued my sons name . Refusing to listen to me on how he has a 2 part last name . Everytime i had to pick him up they had me waiting 20 minutes or more because they would call another student every time. Then laugh as though its a joke. His teachers also go by their own set of rules one refused to fill out a medical form he needed because "she was too busy" . Do not speak to anyone unless u record it tape copy n paste just get your proof. You will need it.

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