James R Geisler Middle School
Tel:
(248)956-2900
- James R Geisler Middle School serves 719 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James R Geisler Middle School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 719 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James R Geisler Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James R Geisler Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1411 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 18% |
| White | 60% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walled Lake Consolidated s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Sarah G. Banks Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walled Lake Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walled Lake Walled Lake Western High School Grades: 9-12 | 1257 students
0.6 miles
600 Beck Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248)956-4400 0.6 9-12 1257 - Wixom Oakland Opportunity Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 188 students
0.9 miles
1000 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393
(248)668-5678 0.9 9-12 188 - Walled Lake Walled Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 381 students
0.9 miles
1055 West West Maple Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
(248)956-4300 0.9 K-5 381 - Wixom Loon Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 510 students
1.3 miles
2151 Loon Lake Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248)956-4000 1.3 K-5 510 - Wixom Wixom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 410 students
1.4 miles
301 North Wixom Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(248)956-3400 1.4 K-5 410
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