James R Geisler Middle School
Tel:
(248) 956-2900
- James R Geisler Middle School serves 716 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- James R Geisler Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
James R Geisler Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James R Geisler Middle School's student population of 716 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 716 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James R Geisler Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of James R Geisler Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #886 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 18% |
| White | 57% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James R Geisler Middle School is Walled Lake Western High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Walled Lake Schools Special Services (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walled Lake Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walled Lake Walled Lake Western High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,279 student
0.6 miles
600 Beck Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4400 0.6 9-12 1,279 - Wixom Oakland Opportunity Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
0.9 miles
1000 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5678 0.9 9-12 198 - Wixom Oakland Schools Technical Campussw Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
1000 Beck Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248) 668-5600 0.9 9-12 n/a - Walled Lake Walled Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
0.9 miles
1055 West West Maple Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-4300 0.9 PK-5 368 - Walled Lake Walled Lake Schools Special Services Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 1 student
1.2 miles
850 Ladd Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248) 956-2160 1.2 1-12 1
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