Bendle Middle School vs Wagar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 107 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bendle Middle School
Burton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
Wagar Middle School
Carleton · Public middle · Grades 5–5
221 students
| Measure | Bendle Middle School Burton, Michigan | Wagar Middle School Carleton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 485 | #365 of 485 |
| National rank | #14331 of 15,369 | #11522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–5 |
| Students | 219 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 30% |
| city | Burton | Carleton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wagar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 16.6).
- •Wagar Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 8%).
- •Wagar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Wagar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 90.9%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.1).
- •Wagar Middle School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 219.
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 Bendle Middle School better than Wagar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wagar Middle School ranks higher (32.0 vs 16.6 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 Bendle Middle School and Wagar Middle School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Burton and Carleton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bendle Middle School: 219. Wagar Middle School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bendle Middle School and Wagar Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bendle Middle School is 447th of 485 and Wagar Middle School is 365th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).