Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Sarah G Banks 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 39% (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 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sarah G. Banks Middle School serves the southwest part of Wixom, MI, covering an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah G Banks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sarah G Banks Middle School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day
School Rankings
Sarah G Banks Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah G Banks Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah G Banks Middle School's ranking?
Sarah G Banks Middle School is ranked #1006 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sarah G Banks Middle School?
597 students attend Sarah G Banks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sarah G Banks Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah G Banks Middle School?
Sarah G Banks Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sarah G Banks Middle School offer ?
Sarah G Banks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah G Banks Middle School part of?
Sarah G Banks Middle School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
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