Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District
School District · Walled Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
11,957
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
11,957
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#94 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,614
+$1,019 vs Michigan median
District size
11,957 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools ranks #94 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakley Park Elementary School (8.6/10), Walled Lake Western High School (8.4/10), and Walled Lake Northern High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Walled Lake Consolidated Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakley Park Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Walled Lake Western High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Walled Lake Northern High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Commerce Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Pleasant Lake Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Walled Lake Central High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Hickory Woods Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Dublin Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Wixom Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Loon Lake Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is a Walled Lake, Michigan school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 11,957 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $15,614 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakley Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools students show an average math proficiency of 59.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools with test data.
Schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
19 schoolsElementary Schools12
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Walled Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 11,957
- Teachers (FTE)
- 690
- District spending per student
- $15,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has 19 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
The average composite rating for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools's district-level spending was $15,614 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Oakley Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Across schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Walled Lake Consolidated Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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