Bessie B Baker School vs Dorr School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.2 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
Dorr School
Dorr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Bessie B Baker School Wayland, Michigan | Dorr School Dorr, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,581 | #224 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13690 of 50,301 | #9706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Wayland | Dorr |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorr School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 66.6).
- •Dorr School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 45%).
- •Bessie B Baker School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.8).
- •Dorr School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 280.
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 Dorr School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorr School ranks higher (72.3 vs 66.6 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 Bessie B Baker School and Dorr School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Wayland and Dorr in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie B Baker School: 280. Dorr School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie B Baker School and Dorr School rank in Michigan?
Bessie B Baker School is 344th of 1,581 and Dorr School is 224th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).