Baker Middle School vs Wattles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Wattles Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Troy, Michigan | Wattles Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 485 | #114 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2152 of 15,369 | #6056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 629 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wattles Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 76.1).
- •Wattles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Wattles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Baker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 21.9%).
- •Wattles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.0).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 406.
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 Wattles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wattles Elementary School ranks higher (78.2 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 Wattles Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 629. Wattles Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Wattles Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Baker Middle School is 48th of 485 and Wattles Elementary School is 114th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).