Bay Lane Elementary vs Big Bend Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Lane Elementary
Muskego · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
912 students
Big Bend Elementary
Big Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
| Measure | Bay Lane Elementary Muskego, Wisconsin | Big Bend Elementary Big Bend, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 1,069 | #188 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8054 of 50,301 | #9559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 912 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Muskego | Big Bend |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 72.5).
- •Bay Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Bay Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Big Bend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 12.7%).
- •Big Bend Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Bay Lane Elementary is the larger school with 912 students compared with 455.
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 Bay Lane Elementary better than Big Bend Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Lane Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 72.5 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 Bay Lane Elementary and Big Bend Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Muskego and Big Bend in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Lane Elementary: 912. Big Bend Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Lane Elementary and Big Bend Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bay Lane Elementary is 140th of 1,069 and Big Bend Elementary is 188th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).