Sarah G Banks Middle School

1760 Charms Rd
Wixom, MI 48393
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 595 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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sarah G Banks Middle School's student population of 595 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day
School Mascot
Bulldogs

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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1006 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
35%
54%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
595 students attend Sarah G Banks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sarah G Banks Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 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 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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