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Walnut Creek Middle School vs. James R Geisler Middle School

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School Overview

School
Walnut Creek Middle School
7601 Walnut Lake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
James R Geisler Middle School
46720 W Pontiac Trl
Walled Lake, MI 48390
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Walnut Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 581 students in grades 6-12, James R Geisler Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
645 students
581 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James R Geisler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James R Geisler Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James R Geisler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James R Geisler Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#922 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#913 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James R Geisler Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MI)
42%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James R Geisler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James R Geisler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James R Geisler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walnut Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James R Geisler Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
221
214
Grade 7 Students
216
185
Grade 8 Students
208
178
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James R Geisler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
4%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James R Geisler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James R Geisler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James R Geisler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James R Geisler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James R Geisler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James R Geisler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James R Geisler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James R Geisler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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