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Public elementary school · Wayland Union Schools · Dorr, Michigan

Dorr School

Dorr School rates 8.4, among the strongest elementary schools in Wayland Union Schools, where the rated median is 7.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.4this school

8.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Wayland Union Schools median is 7.1.

#205 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Wayland Union Schools: 3 elementary schools rated, median 7.1

The brief

A Wayland Union Schools elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 205 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 1 of 7 in Wayland Union Schools.

Dorr School is listed in Wayland Union Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math67%25 points above the Michigan average of 42%2022 EdFacts
Reading77%35 points above the Michigan average of 42%2022 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.2022 EdFacts; 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.1
50% of the rating
Academics
9.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Dorr School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
25
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
799/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Sycamore Elementary School1.9 mi
    8.9Compare →
  2. Dorr Schoolthis school
    8.4
  3. Byron Center Charter School4.4 mi · charter
    7.6Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Dorr School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Dorr School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Dorr School is one of four elementary buildings within the Wayland Union Schools district. In April 2026, Dorr School was named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, marking the second consecutive year it received this designation alongside Baker, Steeby, and Pine Street elementary schools 1. The district also announced the launch of the Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All (MEERA) program at its middle school for the following school year, supported by a grant 1. Additionally, Wayland Union High School inducted four new members into its Alumni Hall of Fame in April 2026 1. The high school’s FIRST Robotics Team, #6090, earned the title of Consumers Energy Foundation Field Champions 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.waylandunion.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #205 of 3,198 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
322
Student-teacher ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegan County
Phone
(616) 681-9637
Rank in district
#1 of 7
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$13,953
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 49323)
10,602
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
36.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.