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Schools in Wayland Township · Wayland Union Schools

Wayland Township’s public schools outscore 83% of Michigan districts

On the state math tests, 46% of Wayland Township’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wayland Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#160of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 10 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 12 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 9 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.8K
▼ 10% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.7
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
2,039 students on the public path
In brief

Wayland Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,808 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Wayland Township’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 83% of Michigan school districts, #160 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (859)Better than 81%
Towns in Allegan County (24)Better than 83%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,420 test results and a graduating class of 205 could put Wayland Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Wayland Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,419 in math, 1,420 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wayland Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA−
6–8Wayland Union Middle Schoolin WaylandB+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B+

Wayland Township’s public schools are run by Wayland Union Schools, which also serves Dorr, Leighton and Wayland. Parts of Wayland Township (2% of its land) are served by Thornapple Kellogg instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Wayland Union SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,708 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 14.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,808MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 45.4% · 1420 students tested
Math46%
State average 33.6% · 1419 students tested

Wayland Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Wayland Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Wayland TownshipA−Wayland Union Schools
HopkinsA−Hopkins
LeightonA−Wayland Union Schools
Yankee SpringsA−Thornapple Kellogg
MartinB−Martin

Every school in Wayland Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Wayland Townshipin other towns
Dorr School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dorr
A−
311 students15:1Rate it →
Bessie B Baker School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Wayland
280 students13:1Rate it →
Wayland Union Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Wayland
B+
611 students17:1Rate it →
Wayland High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Wayland
B+
800 students19:1Rate it →
Career Connections Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Wayland
C−
37 students1:1Rate it →

Questions about Wayland Township’s schools

Are Wayland Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wayland Township children attend outscore 83% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #160 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Wayland Township in?

Wayland Union Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,708 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Wayland Township are served by Thornapple Kellogg.

Where do Wayland Township kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Wayland High School and Career Connections Academy.

What is Wayland Township’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Wayland Union Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Wayland Township spend per student?

$14,808 in Wayland Union Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.