Baker Middle School vs Costello Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
Costello Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Troy, Michigan | Costello Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 485 | #101 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2152 of 15,369 | #5714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costello Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 76.1).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 21.8%).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 395.
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 Costello Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Costello Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 76.1 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 Costello Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 629. Costello Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Costello Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Baker Middle School is 48th of 485 and Costello Elementary School is 101st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).