Bessie B Baker School vs Career Connections Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie B Baker School
Wayland · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
280 students
Career Connections Academy
Wayland · Public high · Grades 9–12
37 students
| Measure | Bessie B Baker School Wayland, Michigan | Career Connections Academy Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #13690 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 37 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 37 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 1.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie B Baker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 30.5).
- •Bessie B Baker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 54.1%).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 13.3).
- •Bessie B Baker School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 37.
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 Bessie B Baker School better than Career Connections Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie B Baker School ranks higher (66.6 vs 30.5 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 Bessie B Baker School and Career Connections Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie B Baker School: 280. Career Connections Academy: 37. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie B Baker School and Career Connections Academy rank in Michigan?
Bessie B Baker School is 344th of 1,581 and Career Connections Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).