Baker Middle School vs Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 514 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Middle School
Kayenta · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
435 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Kayenta, Arizona | Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 203 | #179 of 203 |
| National rank | #13748 of 15,369 | #14924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 447 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Kayenta | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 11.8).
- •Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.8).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 435.
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 Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baker Middle School ranks higher (20.1 vs 11.8 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 Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School?
About 514 km in a straight line, between Kayenta and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 447. Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School rank in Arizona?
Baker Middle School is 135th of 203 and Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School is 179th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).