Excellent
#203 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Dorr School
Elementary School · Wayland Union Schools · Dorr, MI
A Wayland Union Schools elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4159 18TH ST, Dorr, MI 49323
- Math 67% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 77% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorr School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dorr School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,230
Median home value
$271,900
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
98.7%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Byron Center Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayland Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorr School is listed in Wayland Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorr School
Dorr School is a public elementary school in Dorr, MI, part of Wayland Union Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Dorr School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorr School
What grades does Dorr School serve?
Dorr School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dorr School?
Dorr School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorr School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorr School rank in MI?
Dorr School ranks #203 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dorr School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorr School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dorr School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorr School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dorr School a charter school?
No, Dorr School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorr School a Title I school?
No, Dorr School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorr School?
46.0% of students at Dorr School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (616) 681-9637
- Area population (ZIP 49323)
- 10,602
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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