Bessie B Baker School vs Wayland Union Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
Wayland Union Middle School
Wayland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
611 students
| Measure | Bessie B Baker School Wayland, Michigan | Wayland Union Middle School Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,581 | #142 of 485 |
| National rank | #13690 of 50,301 | #5096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 280 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie B Baker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 61.8).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 45%).
- •Bessie B Baker School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.5).
- •Wayland Union Middle School is the larger school with 611 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 Wayland Union Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie B Baker School ranks higher (66.6 vs 61.8 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 Wayland Union Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie B Baker School: 280. Wayland Union Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie B Baker School and Wayland Union Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bessie B Baker School is 344th of 1,581 and Wayland Union Middle School is 142nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).