Bates Elementary School vs Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Elementary School
Woodhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
379 students
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary School Woodhaven, Michigan | Boyd W Arthurs Middle School Trenton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,581 | #120 of 485 |
| National rank | #24506 of 50,301 | #4513 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Woodhaven | Trenton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyd W Arthurs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 50.9).
- •Boyd W Arthurs Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Boyd W Arthurs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Boyd W Arthurs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 52.2%).
- •Bates Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 379.
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 Bates Elementary School better than Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Boyd W Arthurs Middle School ranks higher (64.4 vs 50.9 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 Bates Elementary School and Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Woodhaven and Trenton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary School: 379. Boyd W Arthurs Middle School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary School and Boyd W Arthurs Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bates Elementary School is 680th of 1,581 and Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is 120th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).