Bath Middle School vs Donley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Middle School
Bath · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Donley Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Bath Middle School Bath, Michigan | Donley Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 485 | #708 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9241 of 15,369 | #25361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Bath | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 42.6).
- •Donley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Donley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Bath Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 57.3%).
- •Donley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •Donley Elementary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 241.
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 Bath Middle School better than Donley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Donley Elementary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 42.6 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 Bath Middle School and Donley Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Bath and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath Middle School: 241. Donley Elementary School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath Middle School and Donley Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bath Middle School is 279th of 485 and Donley Elementary School is 708th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).