Career Connections Academy vs Pine Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Connections Academy
Wayland · Public high · Grades 9–12
37 students
Pine Street Elementary
Wayland · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
413 students
| Measure | Career Connections Academy Wayland, Michigan | Pine Street Elementary Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #599 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #22030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 37 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 1.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 30.5).
- •Pine Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Pine Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 24.5%).
- •Pine Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 19.7).
- •Pine Street Elementary is the larger school with 413 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 Career Connections Academy better than Pine Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Street Elementary ranks higher (54.5 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 Career Connections Academy and Pine Street Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Connections Academy: 37. Pine Street Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Connections Academy and Pine Street Elementary rank in Michigan?
Career Connections Academy is unranked and Pine Street Elementary is 599th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).