How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bessie B Baker School | Wayland Union Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WAYLAND, MI | WAYLAND, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 280 | 611 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 33.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bessie B Baker School | Wayland Union Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,081 | $14,081 |
| District | Wayland Union Schools | Wayland Union Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bessie B Baker School | Wayland Union Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 83.3% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bessie B Baker School | Wayland Union Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 611:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.6% | 45.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 66 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.